Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Course Overview - Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Earn your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by training in partner schools which are carefully chosen for their exceptional teaching standards, outstanding mentorship, and strong commitment to developing future educators.
This course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher. This Initial Teacher Education course will provide you with excellent personal and professional learning opportunities both inside university and in your sc...
Earn your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by training in partner schools which are carefully chosen for their exceptional teaching standards, outstanding mentorship, and strong commitment to developing future educators.
This course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher. This Initial Teacher Education course will provide you with excellent personal and professional learning opportunities both inside university and in your school experience placements.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Newport
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Unknown
Entry Requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above (for ITE courses) and Science at Grade C. If you do not have the GCSE grade C requirements in Mathematics, English Language and/or Science, but you hold a GCSE grade D, then you are able to gain equivalency of a grade C by successfully completing a module in Mathematics, English and/or Science. Further details can be found here: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/study/subjects/education-and-teaching/equivalency-gcse-modules-for-english-maths-and-science/ You can view the accepted Equivalencies to GCSE English Language or Welsh Language and Mathematics C grade for entry to Initial Teacher Training Education on our course page.
Bachelor Degree
An Honours degree in an area related to primary education, of at least 2:2 classification; or any honours degree of at least 2:2 classification where an A level grade C or above (or equivalent) has been obtained in a primary curriculum subject area.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, EU | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £17,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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