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UndergraduatePostgraduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: 3FY1

PGCE Primary with QTS

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£20,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PGCE PGCE Primary with QTS at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP) is committed to delivering high quality initial teacher education that meets the needs of a Welsh education system undergoing significant curriculum transformation. The one year full-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) offered by the Swansea University Schools' Partnership (SUSP) connects research and policy to primary practice. Our PGCE Primary programme will allow you to develop teaching skills across the primary age phase and develop your understanding of the new curriculum in Wales. International tuition fees are £20,250 per year, 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 a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Phase Pedagogy and Practice
Key Stage 2 Curriculum and Teaching
Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
English Language and Literacy Development
Mathematics and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
Science
Technology and Experiential Learning
Research Methods in Educational Practice
UCAS Code:3FY1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,250

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

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UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers PGCE Primary with QTS as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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