PGCE Primary (3-11 age range) with QTS (Graduates only)

For entry to Cardiff Metropolitan University, all PGCE Primary applicants must have the following by the date term commences:

GCSE Requirements:

GCSE Grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language / Welsh Language (First Language) Mathematics and Science (or a standard equivalent).

Students studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (First language).

Initial Degree Requirements:
2:2 Honours Degree

Honours degree in an area related to primary education, of at least 2:2 classification; or any honours degree of at least 2:2 classification where an A level grade C or above (or equivalent) has been obtained in a primary curriculum subject area.  Access to HE programmes are considered as an equivalent to A level within a relevant subject where 15 Merits have been achieved at Level 3. CACHE Level 3 Diplomas at grade C are also considered as well as Pearson BTEC (QCF)/OCR/NQF Level 3 Diplomas within Childcare at Merit Profile.

Applications may be considered from those who have achieved below a 2:2 Honours degree, but where higher qualifications have been attained, e.g. Masters, PhD.

Experience

Applicants are asked to evidence some form of work experience in a mainstream school across the primary age range but we understand due to the current situation that this may not be possible. We would ask applicants to evidence what they can through their UCAS application and personal statement.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/education/courses/Pages/Primary-PGCE.aspx

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Other

All applicants will be required to apply through UCAS. Applications will then be assessed against the entry criteria for the relevant programme and applicants invited to attend an interview on the basis of this information. All applicants should: Have a previous education background which provides the necessary foundation for work as a teacher in the relevant phase and subject specialism; Have the aptitude, capability, and resilience to meet the required QTS outcomes by the end of their ITE programme; Possess the appropriate personal and intellectual qualities to become excellent practitioners; Read effectively and be able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English and/or Welsh; Not have a criminal background which might prevent them working with children or vulnerable young people, or as an education practitioner; and have not previously been barred or excluded from teaching or working with learners (student teachers are required to arrange for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); Demonstrate at the interview stage as having the appropriate personal functional skills in literacy, numeracy and digital competence applicable in a professional teaching and learning context; Demonstrate their suitability to become excellent teachers; Meet the requirements of the Welsh Government's Education Health Standards (2004)*, confirming their health and physical capacity to undertake a teacher's responsibilities. Applicants are asked to evidence some form of work experience in a mainstream school across the primary age range but we understand due to the current situation that this may not be possible. We would ask applicants to evidence what they can through their UCAS application and personal statement.

Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.