PGCE Secondary (11-18 Age Range) with QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A one-year full-time PGCE leading to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education, accredited by the Education Workforce Council. Student teachers undertake 120 days in school and train to teach the Curriculum for Wales across the secondary age range, with 60 credits at master's level that can count towards an MA in Education. Taught at Cyncoed Campus.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy | Duration: 1 year full time | Intake: September 2027 (start 6 September 2027, to be confirmed) | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three modules: Clinical Practice and Professional Accountability 1 and 2 (30 credits each at level 6, mainly school-based) and Perspectives in Learning and Teaching (60 credits at level 7), covering core and professional studies, areas of learning and experience, cross-curricular skills, subject studies, Welsh language development, wellbeing and research and enquiry. Subject pathways: Art and Design, Biology with Science, Chemistry with Science, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, ICT & Computing, Mathematics, Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics with Science, Religion Values & Ethics and Welsh.

Career pathways

Secondary teaching in schools across Wales, the UK and abroad following QTS recommendation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in the relevant subject or a closely related one for all pathways; applicants below a 2:2 may be considered for certain subjects with higher qualifications or substantial relevant experience. PGCE Maths also requires an A level in Maths; PGCE Physical Education applicants are asked to evidence work experience in a secondary school PE department and also need GCSE Science grade C/4. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language (or Welsh Language First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy), or equivalent; Welsh-medium applicants also need GCSE Welsh First Language grade C or above. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check and the Welsh Government Education Health Standards. Applicants are interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 7.5 overall with no sub-score below 7.0 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). PGCE home fee as listed; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2026/27). PGCE international fee as listed. Source

Intake: September 2027 (start 6 September 2027, to be confirmed)

Duration: 1 year full time

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