Entry Qualifications

GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, an A-Level or equivalent in Mathamatics plus a degree in Mathematics or a subject with significant mathematical content, e.g.:

• Engineering

• Psychology

• Computer Science

• Management Science

• Economics

Course Description

This one year full-time programme will equip trainees to teach Maths within the 11-19 age range in a variety of schools and colleges (including Welsh medium if requested).

Mathematics Education at Swansea is a centre of excellence and our course has been judged to be Grade 1 in recent inspections. Teaching Mathematics is challenging, rewarding, and fun with excellent job prospects and this course trains you to the highest standards.

There are two options available:

1. Mathematics for age range 11 to 19 years.

2. Mathematics for age range 11 to 16 years with Information Technology for 11 to 14 years.

Special Attractions

• A profession with excellent promotion prospects.

• Masters-level credit gained during the PGCE course can contribute directly towards the degree of Master of Research (M.Res) in Mathematics Education.

• An opportunity to make a difference to young people's lives and aspirations.

• Carefully designed programmes to refresh and to extend your mathematical knowledge.

Tuition Fees 2012/2013

PGCE Programmes - £9,000

Students will not have to pay up-front for their tuition. Tuition fees will be paid for by a loan which students will only start to repay once they have left their course and are earning over £21,000 a year. Eligible Welsh and non-UK EU domiciled students will be entitled to receive a fee grant to cover fees above £3,465. This grant is non-means-tested and does not have to be repaid .For further details, please visit www.tda.ac.uk  , www.studentfinancewales.co.uk  or www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

PGCE Training Grants 2012/13

Incentive grants available in Wales for new eligible students on PGCE Secondary and Primary courses in 2012 are as follows:

These incentives will be variable depending on degree qualification. Eligible postgraduate students with a first class degree will recieve the highest funding levels, with progressively lower amounts for those with a 2:1 or 2:2

CONTACT

For further information, please contact:

Laura Aston on 01792 481202
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Or Admissions Officer on 01792 481094
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