Teaching - University of South Wales

If you value education in practice, not just in theory, USW is for you. You will have regular access to specialist classrooms, and guaranteed real-world teaching experiences in primary schools or further education colleges.

Why Teaching at USW?

Innovative learning

Accredited Apple Regional Training Centre, using Apple technologies to enhance teaching.

Put theory into practice

A range of industry contacts means every student is guaranteed a placement.

Replicating real-life

Learn on the job and experience what it's like in the workplace.

Established partnerships

We work with a large network of education providers and settings, including schools, offering a range of placements and access to industry contacts.

Missed out on C grades?

If you don’t currently meet these entry requirements, then don’t panic – you can study specific modules to give you the equivalent qualification to a C grade.

Essential English for Teaching -

At the University of South Wales, you can study specific modules to give you the equivalent qualification to a C grade.

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Essential Mathematics for Teaching -

At the University of South Wales, you can study specific modules to give you the equivalent qualification to a C grade.

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Essential Science for Teaching -

At the University of South Wales, you can study specific modules to give you the equivalent qualification to a C grade.

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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: English-medium - BA (Hons)

The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher.

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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: English-medium - PGCE

This course is delivered through the medium of English and focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher.

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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: Welsh-medium - BA (Hons)

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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS: Welsh-medium - PGCE

This course is delivered through the medium of Welsh and focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competencies required to become a highly effective teacher.

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL specialism) - PGCert

The award is structured to facilitate flexible learning and professional development. Each of the three modules will feature a minimum of one session of face-to-face teaching at our Cardiff Campus.

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Why USW?

Top in Wales

for graduate prospects in Education (Complete University Guide 2023)

Why USW?

Top in Wales

for teaching, learning opportunities, academic support, student voice and overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023)

Equivalency GCSE Modules

Your student experience

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Study in the heart of Newport

A city on the rise, and right at its heart, overlooking the River Usk, is one of the University’s most iconic buildings. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

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