Wrexham Glyndwr University
Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU] PGCE
Wrexham Glyndwr University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU] PGCE and other courses in Business and Management at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management 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 £22000 £21000 £22000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24500 £16000 - £25500 £15500 - £27000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23892 £22319 £26743
25-75 percentile range £20849 - £28057 £17242 - £28865 £19938 - £35746

Course Description

UCAS Code: S64 Primary Education (PGCE): 3D75 Campus Code G

Why study Primary? We aim to teach and learn alongside creative, reflective and dynamic practitioners who are committed to teaching children. The programme encourages you to increase your understanding of teaching and learning processes in order to develop and maintain the high levels of enthusiasm, ability and passion necessary within the teaching profession.

At St Mary's, we look for those who wish to learn from challenges and seek a higher capacity to know more. In line with the University Mission Statement, the programme seeks to prepare teachers for schools at home and abroad including for those intending to teach in Roman Catholic and other Christian schools.

Why St Mary’s at WGU? The Primary PGCE programme provides an intense training experience that combines academic rigour with personal and professional learning experiences. The training is designed to meet the needs of each trainee to support and develop the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to start a teaching career.

In preparation for your teaching role, you will be trained across the 5-11 age range, developing knowledge and practice to support your development of:

Critical understanding of educational theory

Reflective practice linked to professional standards

Practitioner research and a wide range of educational issues to understand the unique characteristics of children and their learning needs

Subject-specific knowledge and creative ways to enthuse and educate children.

Our Primary and Secondary Initial Education courses have been judged by Ofsted, the government department that regulates teacher training, to be ‘outstanding’ - the highest grade attainable in an Ofsted inspection. The courses were deemed to be outstanding for both ‘overall effectiveness’ and the ‘capacity for further improvement and/or sustaining overall quality.’

Teaching methods The University-based aspect of the programme comprises curriculum subjects and the wider professional role of the teacher. We aim to develop the pedagogical and practical skills necessary to be an outstanding teacher, as well enhancing subject knowledge.

You will leave the St Mary’s programme at WGU having met the requirements to teach. If this is not achieved, further support and time in school will be required. On the programme you will study two Master's modules leading to 60 credits at postgraduate level. You will have the opportunity to further your postgraduate studies in your career as these credits are transferable.

School Placements You will spend 120 days in school and this is organised and co-ordinated by the Wrexham Glyndŵr University Placement Learning Unit, in partnership with our schools. You are supported through this element of the course by the school and link tutors.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University are partners with over 160 schools in England and Wales that support our training programme. During your placements, you will be guided from working with small groups of pupils alongside a class teacher towards taking responsibility for whole class teaching.

The enhancement period - a four-week placement of your choice - could be an SEND, Secondary, Welsh medium, or early years setting in England or Wales. This is a self-assessed placement and is measured against the targets set by you and your Academic Tutor from your first school experience. This is an opportunity to work in schools or educational settings to further enhance your skills in a variety of ways and incorporate one or more of the Standards for Teachers 2012.

St Mary's has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary teachers in the country. Our courses are excellent preparation for a career in teaching. St Mary’s have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham Glyndŵr University in North East Wales.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU] PGCE at Wrexham Glyndwr University

30% Finance Professionals
20% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU], PGCE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU] PGCE

Channel Islands £5750
EU £5750
England UK £5750
Northern Ireland £5750
Scotland £5750
Wales £5750
International £12500

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.

University Rankings

Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #8 
    • #88 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #89 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 6 university rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University

About Wrexham Glyndwr University

Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.

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