Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS

Academic Requirements:

Entry criteria detail typical offers of 112 UCAS points but USW considers all applications on an individual basis, which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. The exception to this, is that Welsh Government require that all candidates have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics at grade B (Numeracy OR Mathematics in Wales), Science at grade C and Grade B (or equivalent) in either English Language, English Literature, Welsh Language or Welsh Literature. Where an equivalent to a grade B in either English Literature or Welsh Literature is achieved, a minimum of a grade C (or equivalent) must be achieved in the corresponding GCSE examination in English or Welsh Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, grade 5 is considered equivalent to a B and 4 is equivalent to a C.  Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Additional Requirements:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service.

Typical A-Level Offer

BBC to exclude General Studies

(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade C and BB at A Level to exclude General Studies

(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit

(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Typical IB Offer

29 points to include 16 points at Higher Level

Typical Access to HE Offer

60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes.

(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics at grade B (Numeracy OR Mathematics in Wales), Science at grade C and Grade B (or equivalent) in either English Language, English Literature, Welsh Language or Welsh Literature. Where an equivalent to a grade B in either English Literature or Welsh Literature is achieved, a minimum of a grade C (or equivalent) must be achieved in the corresponding GCSE examination in English or Welsh Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, grade 5 is considered equivalent to a B and 4 is equivalent to a C.

Temporary arrangements for 2021 applicants: Applicants with D grades in GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy and/or English Language/Welsh can be considered as long as you are currently studying that GCSE and are predicted to get C grades before the start of the course. We can also invite applicants to interview who currently hold C grades in these subjects. If you are offered a place on the course, you will be provided with support during the first year of study to pass a test to evidence that you have literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to the profession before the end of year 1. You will have 3 opportunities to pass this test. Failure to pass the test could stop you from progressing onto Year 2.

International Entry Requirements

International applicants will also need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in each component.

Full-time UK:  £9000

Full-time International:  £13800