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PostgraduateProfessional Certificate of Education
Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) - PGCE/PCE
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
2 yearsDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PCE Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) - PGCE/PCE at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Our PGCE and PCE PCET programmes at Cardiff Met are well recognised and valued within the sector and provide you with a nationally recognised, professional teaching experience which will qualify you to explore a range of teaching careers in Further and Higher Education, youth work provision, adult and community education, 14-19 sector, work-based education, training in HM Forces, prison education, industry and commercial training departments. Our programmes are also designed to support you if you wish to teach vocational subjects e.g. Beauty Therapy, Health and Social Care, and Media. International tuition fees are £15,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Professional Certificate of Education (PCE) PCET
PGCE PCET
PCE PCET
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | There are two courses available depending on your existing qualifications, which are aligned with the Welsh Government and Education Training Foundation Professional Teaching Standards: The PCE PCET is for students who have a Level 3 qualification and also experience working in the sector and wish to further their experience in their subject area by teaching in the PCET or lifelong learning and skills sector. The Preparing to Teach in PCET short course is accredited at Level 4 and provides the m |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,000
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£30,000
Home Student Fee
£9,000
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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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