Train to teach with Swansea University
As you approach the end of your undergraduate journey, now is the perfect time to consider the next step — turning your knowledge and enthusiasm into a rewarding teaching career.
Teaching is a sought-after profession, with funded study, excellent prospects and starting salaries from £32,400, with the potential to earn up to £140,600 as a headteacher in Wales.
More about PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Secondary at Swansea
- The course is a postgraduate teaching qualification that awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Find out more
- The course lasts for 36 weeks (12 weeks in university spread through the year and 24 weeks in two placement schools)
- The programme runs from the start of September to the end of June
- Subjects offered include: English, Maths, Welsh, MFL (Modern Foreign Languages), Biology, Design & Technology (D&T), Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography
- Bursaries are available for priority subjects: Maths, Welsh, MFL, D&T, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- There are also bursaries available for those students who follow the Welsh medium pathway and for those who are drawn from global majority communities
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Studying a PGCE with Swansea means you’ll receive specialist subject training aligned with national curriculum needs, you’ll benefit from strong partnerships with local schools, and you’ll have outstanding support from experienced tutors and mentors.
Remember, you’re not just gaining a qualification — you’re joining a passionate, professional community committed to excellence in education.