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Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

  • PGCE (Professional)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Newport
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

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
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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.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Newport

Study options

  • PGCE (Professional) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X341
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
X341
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

A 2:1 degree or above is desirable, or a recognised equivalent, in a relevant subject area.

If you are offering a vocational subject you are normally expected also to demonstrate that you have some relevant vocational experience.

Mathematics and English language GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, are desirable

Enhanced DBS check required as appropriate

If English is not your first language you should be able to demonstrate a level of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (minimum score of 5.5 in each band)

An interview is required for this course

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5No lower than 5.5 in any one component

USW English Language Requirementshttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/courses/ielts-english-programmes-requirements/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Enquiry Team

enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025
Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm;
Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm;
Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm;
Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm;

Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm;
Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm;
Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm;
Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm;
Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm;

Monday 25th August Bank Holiday;
W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday,
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday

Course contact details

Enquiries and Admissions Team

enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

03455767778

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