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PGCE Secondary English (11-18 age range) with QTS (Graduates only)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

  • Location

    Cardiff Met - Cyncoed

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

If you are a graduate with a passion for your specialist subject and a desire to inspire young people, this course is for you. The PGCE Secondary (11-18 Age Range) with QTS degree at Cardiff Met is a one-year course that leads to the award of qualified teacher status. The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people. The course provides professional training for graduates who wish to teach the following subject areas: Art and Design Biology with Science Chemistry with Science Design & Technology (Product Design, Food and Nutrition, Fashion and Textiles and Engineering Design) Drama English Geography History Information Communications Technology & Computing Mathematics Languages (Formerly Modern Foreign Languages – specialising in either French, French and Spanish, or French and German. Limited French placements and limited Spanish placements are available) Music Physical Education Physics with Science Religion, Values & Ethics (formerly Religious Education) Welsh To find out more about the individual pathways, please visit the UCAS website or contact the individual pathway leader on the contact details listed under ‘Contact Us’. To submit applications, please search for programmes at https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/ with the ‘undergraduate’ filter applied. If you have any difficulties in navigating the UCAS website please contact Admissions, who can guide you through the process, at askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk. Related Courses The PGCE Secondary (11-18 Age Range) with QTS is also available to study through the medium of Welsh, TAR Uwchradd. If you are currently working in a Secondary school you may be interested in the PGCE Secondary Route to QTS for School Based Employees.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 14,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Student Recruitment & Admissions, Western Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, Wales

Cardiff Met is home to 1,200 international students from over 130 countries.
International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and views they bring to university life.
A University of Sanctuary, Cardiff Met creates a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, supporting them to reach their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    45th out of 91 27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    140 62%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    54th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    28th

    34

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