Equivalency GCSE Modules
Looking to train as a teacher but missed out on C grades at GCSE for English, Mathematics or Science?
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If you want to study Initial Teacher Education courses in Wales, you will need to have a GCSE C grade in English and Mathematics and, for a Primary teaching programme, a GCSE C grade in science. This applies to courses studied at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
If you don’t currently meet these entry requirements, then don’t panic – we have the courses for you. At the University of South Wales, you can study specific modules to give you the equivalent qualification to a C grade. A prerequisite of each module is that you already have grade D (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, or Science, depending on where you the uplift is needed. These modules are recognised by Welsh higher education providers and equal to 20 credits at higher education level 4. Students need to be confident and competent at this level before starting the course, as you will build upon skills already gained. Assessment will comprise of 50% assignment and 50% timed assessment, run over 12 weeks and will cost £300 per module.
C Grade equivalence modules
The Essential Mathematics module is delivered online on Thursdays (5.30pm to 7.30pm) for 12 weeks. The course tutor is Carol Wood.
Topics covered include:
- Algebraic Methods
- Statistics
- Space and Shape
- Geometry and Shape
The Essential English module is delivered online on Tuesdays (5.30pm to 7.30pm) for 12 weeks. The course tutor is Carol Wood.
Topics include:
- Skills review: including key aspects of sentence structure, punctuation and spelling
- Understanding Grammar
- Essay construction
- Reading for information
- Using appropriate language repertoires
- Non- fiction text types
The Essential Science module is delivered online on Mondays (5:30 to 7:30) for 12 weeks.The course tutor is Carol Wood.
The module aims to develop student knowledge, skills and confidence to a standard of Science GCSE grade C equivalency.
The module aims are:
- To enable students to develop oral, written and practical scientific skills.
- To equip students with the investigational and experimentation techniques that can be applied to real-life scientific situations.
- To develop students’ confidence and competence to provide a firm foundation in science.
Maths
- Essential Maths—Monday 23rd Sept 2024
- Essential Maths—Monday 13th January 2025
English
- Essential English—Tuesday 24th Sept 2024
- Essential English—Tuesday 14th January 2025
Science
- Essential Science-Thursday 26th Sept 2024
- Essential Science-Thursday 16th January 2025
Register online today to begin your application.
Please attach a copy of your GCSE English, and/or Mathematics, and/or Science certificate to the application form.
When you apply for the module, you will need to enter the following course names in the search box:
- The Essential English for Teaching module
- The Essential Mathematics for Teaching module
- The Essential Science for Teaching module
For further information, please contact [email protected]