PostgraduateFull-time

Secondary Education: Computing Science

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
Full-time: 36 weeks including 18 weeks of placement experience Part-time: two years including 18 weeks of full-time placement experience UCAS code: 8X
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall

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Overview

Teacher training qualification which allows graduates to become a computing science teacher.

Entry requirements

DegreeAn ordinary degree, or international equivalent. Degree must include: at least 80 SCQF credits in computing. 40 of these SCQF credits should come from at least two of the following subjects: computer systems software development databases web design the other 40 SCQF credits are required in any computing area relevant to the computing curriculum in Scotland
GCSEC or above · Subjects: English, Mathematics
OtherExperience & References: evidence that you have experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

You're required to have a suitable minimum level of competency in the English language if your first language is not English or if you haven't been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English. For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 ( no individual test score below 5.5 ) or equivalent. Tests are valid for two years. Pre-sessional

Fees

International students: £22,200 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: To be confirmed

UK/Home: To be confirmed

Start dates

August

Application deadline

No formal closing date for postgraduate taught applications — apply as early as possible. Check course page for specific deadlines.

Campus

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

178 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Some courses may accept a lower GPA and will take into consideration your supporting documents. Please contact us if you are in any doubt. Applications are made directly to Strathclyde through the course web page for postgraduate study. If you wish to apply for a research degree you'd normally have to have a Masters degree and some experience of research work.

English language

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5) | Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5) | Faculty of Engineering | Faculty of Science

From University of Strathclyde's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at University of Strathclyde

17 for this level
  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
  • Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study£9,000.00 (US$ 11,623) - £12,000.00 (US$
  • Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students£7,000.00 (US$ 9,040) - £8,000.00 (US$ 1
  • Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
All scholarships at University of Strathclyde

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TuitionGBP 22,200
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 37,586

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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