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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS (Taught)

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 1 September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Newport
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Earn your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by training in partner schools which are carefully chosen for their exceptional teaching standards, outstanding mentorship, and strong commitment to developing future educators.

This course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher. This Initial Teacher Education course will provide you with excellent personal and professional learning opportunities both inside university and in your school experience placements.

Assessment method

Assessment includes written academic assignments, journal article critiques, presentations, a close-to-practice project which is presented as an e-book and a practical digital assessment. Progress will be assessed throughout the year towards the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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:

  • Has qualified teacher status

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Newport

Study options

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 1 September 2027

Apply by
15 December 2026

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:
X122
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
15 December 2026

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:
X122
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above (for ITE courses) and Science at Grade C.

If you do not have the GCSE grade C requirements in Mathematics, English Language and/or Science, but you hold a GCSE grade D, then you are able to gain equivalency of a grade C by successfully completing a module in Mathematics, English and/or Science. Further details can be found here: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/study/subjects/education-and-teaching/equivalency-gcse-modules-for-english-maths-and-science/

You can view the accepted Equivalencies to GCSE English Language or Welsh Language and Mathematics C grade for entry to Initial Teacher Training Education on our course page.

Bachelor Degree
2:2

An 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.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required – details will be sent to applicants at the appropriate time.
Interview
An interview is required for this course. Those applying will be provided with further details if successful at the initial selection stage. Those interviewed must demonstrate an aptitude for teaching as well as their intellectual abilities through a process of group discussion and individual questions. Those applying will be required to pass literacy and numeracy tests and must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of digital competency.
Other
Relevant work experience: In addition to the formal qualifications, work experience with children in a school setting is normally required. This can be, for example, full or part-time paid or voluntary work in an educational setting. This work experience should be equivalent to at least ten days and must normally be completed before an application is submitted. The student will be required to explain how they have met this requirement in their personal statement. The candidate may be asked to submit an additional reference relating to their work experience confirming they have completed the required experience in a school setting. All entrants will have met the requirements of the Education Health Standards prior to commencing the course. Statutory obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will be followed and reasonable adjustments put in place to ensure applicants are not discriminated against in the application process or whilst on the ITE course. Staff members will meet the statutory requirements placed on the institution by the disability equity duty.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/requirements/

International entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU£9790
International£17200

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

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.

Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

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