PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education

In England, PGCE students must pass skills tests in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT, even though they already have GCSEs or the equivalent on entry. Entry requirements in Wales are the same as for England, but there are NO skills tests in operation in Wales at the moment. Trainees are audited in their skills levels, and where necessary they are given support to improve until they reach the standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).   The QTS gained at institutions in Wales is fully equivalent to that for England, and is recognised by the DfES. All trainees gaining QTS in Aberystwyth will be qualified to teach in England and Wales as well as in may other countries. Students gaining QTS in Wales are able to undertake their induction year in England.

In order to be considered for an interview for one of our Secondary PGCE courses you will need to have gained:

• a single or joint honours degree of at least 50% of which is in a subject which is directly relevant to the teaching of your subject in the Secondary school – See individual subject pages for further details about this.
• a grade C or above in GCSE English and mathematics or equivalent.

Ideally, you should also have experience of working, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, with children or young people.

For details of fees, please view this page. [Link: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/funding-fees/eu-taught/tuitonfees/