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UndergraduatePostgraduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: 3D8R

Primary PGCE (Graduates only)

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PGCE Primary PGCE (Graduates only) at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary) - 3D8R The Primary PGCE programme is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of how children learn, and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as a creative and innovative teacher. You will learn about children’s development through primary school and be supported to become an excellent teacher. This PGCE with QTS* is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable* further afield for entry into the teaching profession. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Pedagogical Theory and Child Development
Curriculum Design and Subject Knowledge
Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
Assessment and Monitoring Progress
English Language and Literacy Teaching
Mathematics Teaching in the Primary Classroom
Science and Humanities Curriculum
Classroom Management and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:3D8R
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£29,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£25,000£27,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£33,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Primary PGCE (Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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