Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Computing) at King's College London emphasises learning through critical reflection on theory, practice and discussion with colleagues. The course covers topics such as how pupils learn, how assessment can improve learning and teaching, how to plan and deliver outstanding lessons.

Key benefits

Our course, judged Outstanding by Ofsted, is taught by one of the strongest team of computing education tutors in the country.

You have the opportunity to work with tutors who are actively engaged in research and development in computing education.

King’s is home to Computing at School (CAS) which is at the forefront of developing computing subject knowledge amongst teachers across the Greater London Area. Trainees benefit from collaboration with CAS staff.

Career prospects

The majority of trainees go into teaching or other areas of education; many become heads of departments or members of senior management teams; some take up careers in educational administration in the advisory or inspection services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studying Policy & Professional Practice

Focused Pedagogical Studies

Professional Practice in Education

School Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

69

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 129 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

69

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2nd class honours or higher degree (e.g. master's) (or international equivalent) required in computer science, computing, information technology or information systems.

Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach.Applicants must have experience enabling them to teach computer science theory and practice to GCSE level and information technology to A-level.

GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics.

Tuition Fee

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International

23820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23820 GBP per year during 9 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 9 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Education (Computing).

Available Scholarships

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