Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: Welsh-medium - PGCE

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X123

Campuses

Newport

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year (s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,970 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: Welsh-medium - PGCE

About

This Initial Teacher Education course will provide you with excellent personal and professional learning opportunities both inside university and in your school experience placements. You will be supported to develop your Welsh language skills, to use Welsh confidently in the classroom and to develop your understanding of Welsh culture for the benefit of your learners.

Curriculum and school experience – embedding the pedagogical principles
This module has a focus on subject study knowledge and practical experience. Through a combination of university-based lectures and school-based experiences, the module supports student teachers to develop and reflect as resilient, lifelong learners, purposefully engaged in their own professional learning. Approximately 70% of lectures will be taught through the medium of Welsh alongside the school placement.

Reflective practice – developing research and enquiry to become agents of change
This module embeds and consolidates pedagogical principles whilst supporting further enquiry, critical reflection and evaluation through critiquing research and a Close to Practice Project conducted in the final placement. Lectures will be taught through the medium of English.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Primary School Teaching
Training or education roles in libraries (with further training)
Training or education roles in museums (with further training)
Training or education roles in private sector organisation

Careers and Employability

Graduate Careers

This Initial Teacher Education course has been co-constructed with school and regional school improvement consortia partners to reflect and address national education priorities and provide the market with highlight desirable graduates who are equipped to meet the demands of the profession. We have a proven record of developing the highest standards of student teachers, many of whom have taken up posts at high-performing schools and have progressed into leadership roles.

Possible career paths

Successful completion of the course will equip you with qualified teacher status (QTS) and you will be eligible to register as a primary teacher within the Education Workforce Council (EWC). You will be qualified to teach in Wales, the UK and internationally. Most of our graduates secure teaching posts in Wales or England, but some graduates have been appointed in British international schools in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, China and Kuwait.

The majority of graduates secure teaching posts or careers that require an understanding of learning and teaching such as education roles in libraries, museums or private sector organisations.

Careers Support

Our experienced lecturers, school leaders, and careers team will help you with CVs, applications, and interview preparation. You'll also hear from guest speakers, researchers and teaching unions who will provide valuable career advice, networking opportunities, and insights into the roles and responsibilities of a primary teacher, helping you feel confident about securing a teaching position and stepping into the classroom.