Preparing to Teach in PCET

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, United Kingdom

Course overview

A ten-week taster course designed as an introduction to teaching in the post-16 sector.

Key highlights

Ten-week taster course introducing teaching in the post-16 sector

Entry requirements

Applicants wishing to enrol onto the course will need a Level 3 award / qualification in the subject that they are intending to teach (normally, the qualification would need to be Level 3). Please contact the Programme Director if you are unsure of the level of your qualification.

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.
Up to 20% of fees
Full Fee Discount
Award: Up to £1,000
MBA Scholarship
Award: Up to £4,000.
Sport Scholarships
Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Award: £2,500
Up to £2,500
Vice Chancellor Scholarship
Award: Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

Further education lecturer
Post-16 tutor
Adult education tutor
Vocational trainer
Learning support practitioner

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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