ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GUIDE
Applicants for the Primary PGCE are required to have achieved the following prior to admission to the programme: • An honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant curriculum subject, or a related subject; • Grade C GCSE in English/Welsh (students applying for the Welsh medium programme will be required to have a GCSE in Welsh);
Applicants for the Secondary PGCE are required to have achieved the following prior to admission to the programme: • An honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant subject, or a related subject with at least 50% relevant subject content; • Grade C GCSE in English/Welsh (students applying for the Welsh medium programme will be required to have a GCSE in Welsh); • Grade C GCSE in Maths
• Grade C GCSE in Maths • Grade C GCSE in Science
All applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Applicants must not have been excluded from teaching or working with children nor be registered with the DBS as unfit for working with children or young persons. All applicants must meet the requirements of the Education Health Standards (Wales) confirming their health and physical capacity to teach. International applicants for PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary Completing the PGCE programme in the UK does not provide ‘Leave to Remain’ status to work as a teacher within the UK. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the UK Visa and Immigration Service regulations and requirements that apply to study and post-study in the UK. Successful completion of the Swansea University Schools Partnership Initial Teacher Education programme leads to (i) the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and (ii) a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales. Applicants should consult with the relevant education service or government department to enquire if completion of a PGCE in a UK University will allow them to teach in their home country or any other country outside the UK.
Applicants typically require an overall IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (writing, reading, speaking and listening). If you have any questions about our admissions process, please email our friendly recruitment team on studyFHSS@swansea.ac.uk . For more information, scan the QR or visit our website. swansea.ac.uk/education/postgraduate-study/pgce
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