Primary (3-11 Age Range) with QTS - PGCE
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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If you are a graduate with a passion for learning and an interest in a career in primary teaching, this course is for you. The PGCE Primary (3-11 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 PGCE Primary ...Read more

If you are a graduate with a passion for learning and an interest in a career in primary teaching, this course is for you. The PGCE Primary (3-11 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 PGCE Primary (3-11 Age Range) with QTS is also available to study through the medium of Welsh, TAR Cynradd.

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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University , Cardiff

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Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD United Kingdom
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