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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Secondary Route to QTS for School Based Employees - PGCE

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£3,500Per Year (Home)
£3,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the PGCE Secondary Route to QTS for School Based Employees - PGCE provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you are a graduate working in a Secondary school but currently do not hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this course is for you. The PGCE Route to Qualified Teacher Status for School Based Employees will enable you to gain QTS while continuing to teach in your own school. You will have a minimum of 3 years of sustained teaching responsibility to enable you to build on your current experience. Home/uk fees are £3,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice and Classroom Teaching
Subject Specialism and Curriculum Delivery
Assessment and Student Progress
Educational Psychology and Learner Development
School Leadership and Professional Development
Research Methods in Educational Practice
Reflective Practice and Professional Enquiry
Master's Level Dissertation or Project
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£3,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

If you are an international student, you should contact UK NARIC. Fees and Financial Support The tuition fee for the programme is £3,500

📊 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 Secondary Route to QTS for School Based Employees - PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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