PGCE Secondary Languages (11-18 age range) with QTS (Graduates only)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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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 ...Read more

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.

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Entry requirements

All applicants will be required to apply through UCAS Undergraduate by completing an online application form. Applications will then be assessed against the entry criteria for the relevant programme and applicants invited to attend an interview based on 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 Governments Education Health Standards (2004) *, confirming their health and physical capacity to undertake a teachers responsibilities.GCSE Requirements: GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above in English Language or Welsh Language (First Language), Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy (or a standard equivalent). Grade C / Grade 4 or above in Science (or a standard equivalent) is required for PGCE PE. Students studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (first language). Second Language Welsh may be considered if studied at a higher level e.g., A level. Please note that Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language, Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy and Science (or equivalent) should already have been achieved to be considered for interview for PGCE Physical Education. Minimum Degree Classification at Entry (All at Honours):2:2. Applications may be considered for certain secondary subjects from those who have achieved below a 2:2 honours degree, but where higher qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience have been attained, e.g., masters, PhD.

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£14,000 per year

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