Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	94%
Salary after 15 months	£21000
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	8% Proportion of students of Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Newport
Degree	Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, PGCE
Subject	Education Studies, Post Compulsory Education and Training

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.

Overall student satisfaction

94 /100

105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE and other Media Studies courses of University of South Wales
Explanations	87
Interesting courses	82
Intellectually stimulating	65
Challenged to do my best	80
Depth of concepts	75
Builds on previous learnings	67
Joined ideas from different topics	83
Balance directed/independent study	76
Applicability of course content	76
Clear criteria in markings	76
Fair assessment	78
Tests reflected your learning	83
Timely feedback	86
Helpful feedback	76
Approachability of teachers	86
Support from teachers	84
Organisation of courses	54
Communication of changes	67
IT facilities	70
Library	77
Course specific resources	78
Student feedback opportunities	79
Student feedback valued	78
Student's feedback acted upon	74
Work of student union	65
Mental wellbeing services	78
Overall satisfaction	94

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21000	£18500	£22000
25-75 percentile range	£16000 - £24000	£15500 - £22000	£18000 - £26500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£22017	£19297	£23262
25-75 percentile range	£19000 - £25033	£15218 - £24297	£17814 - £29255

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Media Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

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. It provides eligibility for QTLS in England, and registration with EWC in Wales

Students on the (PgCE) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) come from many different backgrounds – you could be a new graduate, a trainer or looking for a career change. You will be welcomed into a collaborative environment where we work with you to develop the professional values, knowledge and skills you’ll need to work and thrive in a diverse and dynamic PcET sector. This course is not suitable for those looking to be a Primary or Secondary teacher. It is for teaching in the post-16 sector only.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All University of South Wales graduates of undergraduate studies in Media Studies
Total respondents	35
Unemployed	5%
Studying	0%
Working	80%
Both studying and working	15%
No information	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	35%	65%
Utilise skills from studies	25%	75%
Work is meaningful	65%	35%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of South Wales

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	50%
Non highly-skilled jobs	40%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE at University of South Wales

30%	Sales occupations
20%	Welfare and housing associate professionals
15%	Protective service occupations
5%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%	Teaching Professionals
5%	Elementary occupations
5%	Administrative occupations
5%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%	Media Professionals
5%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	24%	76%	0%
year 2	24%	76%	0%
year 3	16%	84%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies

Average UCAS Tariff Score 104

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Media Studies
<48	5
48-63	0
64-79	10
80-95	10
96-111	10
112-127	20
128-143	10
144-159	15
160-175	10
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	No lower than 5.5 in any one component

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET), PGCE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #5
- #42
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #7
- #77
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #4
- #501
Education

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) PGCE

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews