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BSc Secondary Teaching Studies (Computer Science)
About this course
Teaching computer science in secondary schools is one of the most consequential contributions an educator can make in the current era. As computing becomes ever more central to how society works, young people who understand how digital systems are built, how algorithms function, and how to think computationally will be better prepared for the world they are entering. The shortage of specialist computer science teachers in UK secondary schools makes this a profession where well-qualified graduates can have both a significant impact and excellent career prospects. At the University of Hull, this innovative two-year full-time programme is designed specifically for students who are committed to becoming secondary school teachers of computer science. It allows you to gain a first degree while concentrating on your future ambition, which makes it an excellent choice if you know teaching is your goal or if you are considering a career change into the classroom. You will develop subject knowledge in computer science, covering the topics that are taught at secondary level, including programming, data structures, networking, systems architecture, and computational thinking, alongside the theoretical underpinnings that give a teacher confidence and depth beyond the syllabus. You will also begin developing your understanding of how young people learn and how effective teaching of computer science works in practice. The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points, and the programme is studied full time over two years. Graduates from this programme are well prepared to progress to a postgraduate initial teacher training qualification, the essential next step towards qualified teacher status in secondary schools in England. A career in secondary teaching offers considerable security, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to shape how the next generation understands and interacts with technology. Further progression into leadership, curriculum development, or educational technology roles is open to teachers who develop their careers over time.
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