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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: X341

Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

University of South Wales
Newport, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PGCE (Professional) Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) at University of South Wales. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you interested in teaching or training young people and adults? This teacher training course is for graduates who want to teach a wide range of learners aged 16+ in further education colleges, sixth form colleges, training organisations, prisons, public services or voluntary and adult community organisations. The (PgCE) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PcET) level 6 award is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification for teaching and training in the post-16 sector. 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, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Curriculum Design and Delivery in Post-Compulsory Education
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Diverse Learners
Educational Psychology and Learner Development
Professional Practice and Classroom Management
Assessment and Feedback in Further Education
Education Policy and the Post-16 Sector
Inclusive Practice and Equality in Education
Mentored Teaching Practice and Reflective Development
UCAS Code:X341
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fee per year. Part-time fee is £945 per 20 credits. International student fees not listed on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£18,500£23,000
5 years£15,500£22,500£27,500

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000

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

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

64%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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