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PostgraduateProfessional Graduate Certificate in Education

Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) - PGCE/PCE

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PGCE (Professional) 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. 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
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThere 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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Funding can be provided for FE teaching placements if required. Additional Information Tuition Fees and Financial Support For up-to-date information on tuition fees and the financial support that may be available please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees (see undergraduate part time per 10 credits on fee table)

📊 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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) - PGCE/PCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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