Undergraduate Qualifications
3 Year courses
The entry requirements for 3 year courses leading directly to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) are normally a minimum of:
- GCSE Grade C or above(or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
- For Primary, GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in science.
- 2 passes at A Level (normally minimum 200 UCAS points) or equivalent (see individual course requirements for details). Welsh Baccalaureate accepted.
- You must have the necessary qualifications before the start of the course.
2 year courses
The entry requirements for 2 year courses leading directly to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) are normally a minimum of:
- GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and mathematics.
- Successful completion of 1 year in higher education (normally 120 credits at level 4) in a related subject(s). For example, HND, Open University credits, vocational or professional qualifications.
- Do you have overseas qualifications? Check your qualifications at the NARIC website
- Further details on the courses available can be found at University of Wales, Newport
Looking to teach secondary but lack the minimum GCSEs? Read more>>
Certificate of Higher Education Introduction to Secondary Teaching
There are no formal academic entry requirements but you should be able to demonstrate a flair for mathematics, science, ICT or design and technology and wish to train as a secondary school teacher.
- The course will prepare you to meet the entry requirements for the two year BSc Secondary degree programmes with QTS.
- The course can be completed one year full-time or two years part-time.
- Completion of an Access course is not required.
- Contact University of Wales, Newport for further details.
