BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Education, combining computer science study with school-based teacher training. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Project Management. School-based training placements are included across all three years, leading to Qualified Teacher Status on graduation. Students also undertake a final-year individual project and work alongside other computer science students for two-thirds of the programme.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects. Must have relevant subject in Numerate or Analytical discipline. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual). Must have relevant subject in Numerate or Analytical discipline. BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual). Must have relevant subject in Numerate or Analytical discipline. Access to HE Diploma. Must have relevant subject in Numerate or Analytical discipline. T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 60%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 85%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Software Development
- Computer Systems & Networks
- Web Technologies
- Maths for Computing
- Computer Science Teaching and Learning
- School Based Training 1: Reflections on Practice
- Database Systems
- Web and Mobile App Development
- Advanced Programming
- Data Communications and Networks
- School Based Training 2: Reflections on Practice
- Researching Computer Science Learning
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Topics in Computer Science
- Active Inquiry
- School-based Training 3: Reflection on Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £29,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status at University of East London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status at University of East London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status at University of East London?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.