Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status
University of East London
UCAS Code: H2RB | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Must include one subject in a Numerate or Analytical discipline.
Must include one subject in a Numerate or Analytical discipline.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must include one subject in a Numerate or Analytical discipline.
UCAS Tariff
Must include one subject in a Numerate or Analytical discipline.
About this course
This is a highly practical course which combines a thorough understanding of Computer Science with a carefully supervised programme of education theory and practice – involving regular stints in schools. For two thirds of your time you will study alongside specialising Computer Science students as you learn the main areas of the subject. These include software engineering and programming languages, as well as computer systems, computer architecture and data structures.
In addition to the technical knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in this field, you’ll learn about the impact of technology on individuals, organisations and society.
But from your first year you will also have regular experience of working, and eventually teaching, in schools, so you will emerge ready to take up a teaching career straight away. Your progression will be carefully supported and monitored by tutors who are acutely aware of how to pace your experience.
Modules
Year 1:
Introduction to Software Development
Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks
Introduction to Web Technologies
Computer Science Teaching and Learning
School Based Training 1: Reflections on Practice
Year 2:
Database Systems
Operating Systems
Computing in Practice
Advanced Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
School Based Training 2: Reflections on Practice
Researching Computer Science Learning
Year 3:
Project
Distributed Systems
Mobile Application Development
Active Inquiry
School Based Training 3: Reflection on Practice
Assessment methods
Your Computer Science modules will be delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, while your Education modules and placements will be run by the Cass School of Education and Communities.
Our Docklands campus has excellent computing resources, including specialised labs to study networking and operating system environments. You’ll be given software tools for programming, database development, computer-aided software engineering, internet access and web-based development.
Our teaching staff will give you a great deal of personal attention and feedback as you get to grips with the course content. You’ll have a personal tutor to oversee your progress, module leaders for different parts of the course and tutors for each year group.
You will be introduced gradually to the idea of teaching pupils Computer Science through three school based placements, the last of them for a whole term. Your first visit may involve observing and getting yourself familiar with the workings of the school. By your third-year visit, however, you will be in charge of classes.
You will benefit from doing group projects with fellow students. And you’ll also gain insights from our industrial partners through guest lectures and visits to ensure you stay on top of what this fluid industry demands.
Tuition fees
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Docklands Campus
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE)
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