Cardiff Metropolitan University
TAR Uwchradd Drama (11-18 ystod oedran) gyda SAC (Graddedigion yn unig) PGCE
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23870 £19088 £22278
25-75 percentile range £19368 - £27738 £13843 - £24364 £15781 - £28442

Course Description

Secondary PGD Drama W4XX

If you are a graduate who is eager to study your specialist subject and has a desire to inspire young people, this is the course for you! The PGCE Secondary Education program is a one-year course that will lead to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTA). The aim of the course is to prepare trainee teachers to be skilled, confident and innovative practitioners who are able to reflect critically and who are committed to lifelong professional learning and to the education of young people.

Please note, January 25 is the early closing date for applications, to guarantee that your application is considered. If there are still places available you can apply after this date, and these will be shown in the course search

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

test Grade
IELTS (Academic) 7.5
IELTS (Academic) 7.5
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study TAR Uwchradd Drama (11-18 ystod oedran) gyda SAC (Graddedigion yn unig), PGCE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees TAR Uwchradd Drama (11-18 ystod oedran) gyda SAC (Graddedigion yn unig) PGCE

Ireland £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £13000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £13000 year 1
England UK £9000
Northern Ireland £9000
Scotland £9000
Wales £9000
Ireland £9000
EU £14000
International £14000

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

W4XX

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Where is this programme taught

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FAQ about TAR Uwchradd Drama (11-18 ystod oedran) gyda SAC (Graddedigion yn unig) PGCE Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • TAR Uwchradd Drama (11-18 ystod oedran) gyda SAC (Graddedigion yn unig) PGCE is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Drama students in the UK.