About this course
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Secondary Route to QTS for School Based Employees - PGCE as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Teaching and Education. Based in Cardiff, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £14,000 per year. The next intake is June, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
To be considered, the applicant must:
Applications will then be assessed against the entry criteria for this programme and applicants invited to attend an interview based on this information.
Entry requirements and selection procedures for the PGCE for School Based Employees follow a joint application process involving both the practitioner teacher and their employing school. This approach ensures that both the teacher and school are fully equipped to support the practitioner teacher’s journey toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and reflects the programme’s collaborative, whole-school focus on professional development.
- be employed in a teaching role at a school by the start of the programme, with a minimum of three years of sustained teaching responsibilities.
- obtain the formal agreement of their current employer and be supported by a joint application by the school, as detailed in the school criteria.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸June, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
