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

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Our PGCE and PCE PCET programmes 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.

There are two courses available depending on your existing qualifications which are aligned with the Professional Teaching Standards:

Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) PCET

Professional Certificate of Education (PCE) PCET​

The PGCE PCET is for graduates who want to teach their degree subject or any subject they are qualified in to Level 3 or above. They should also be teaching or actively seeking teaching in the post-compulsory sector of education and training.

The PCE PCET is for students who have a Level 3 qualification and wish to further their experience in their subject area by teaching in the PCET or lifelong learning and skills sector.

Graduate and non-graduate entrants will follow the same learning pattern but, in compliance with the requirements of QAA, be assessed at the differentiated levels for undergraduate study in Year 2.

Both in-service qualifications require a minimum of 30 hours of contact teaching in the first year and 100 hours in the second year (to be carried out between September and May). Students are responsible for arranging their own teaching hours and finding a suitable subject mentor to support their professional teaching practice.

Our past students have secured part or full-time teaching in the PCET sector, usually teaching their subject as well as other subject related areas. All graduates are signposted to Cardiff County Council and Cardiff Met's Widening Access department as potential adult education tutors for outreach and summer school activities, as well as signposting to Adult Learning Wales for additional teaching opportunities. sectors.

Grading & Study Time

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•Written assessments (WRIT) such as reports, self-reflections, analytical documents, case studies, online blogs, peer assessments, essays; •Presentations (PRES) and Microteaching sessions which may be individual and/or group; seminar; (non)-interactive; with audience; •Practicals (PRAC) such as individual and/or group; coaching; mentoring;; performance; •Portfolio (PORT) that includes a collection of evidence, frequently including a contextual statement; poster; website; •Placements (PLAC) such as a fieldwork placement; school placement; experiencing the world of work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) - PGCE/PCE, PCE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

•A degree

•A qualification at Level 3, or above in the subject they intend to teach

Costs

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

Ireland £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £15000 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #6 
    • #76 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #81 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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Where is this programme taught

Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
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