Courses
Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training Courses
(PGCE)
All courses can be followed either through the medium of Welsh or English.
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PGCE Primary (3-11)
- PGCE Secondary (11-18) Religious Education
Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training Courses
Both BA(Primary) QTS courses can be followed either through the medium of Welsh or English.
- BA(Primary) QTS
- BA(Primary) QTS (Bilingual Education)
Notes: All students will have the opportunity to specialise in one of the following subjects: Art, English, Geography, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science, Technology, Welsh, Welsh as a Second Language.
- BA Cymraeg (Secondary) QTS
This programme was created in response to the rising demand for Welsh and Welsh Second Language in the secondary sector in Wales. Although it is a degree in Welsh, the focus will be on the teaching side and the way in which Welsh is taught successfully in the secondary sector today. The programme will enable you to gain a degree in Welsh with Qualified Teacher Status within three years.
Other Courses
- Foundation Degree:
- Multi Agency Working (subject to validation)
- Education Studies for Learning Assistants
- Certificate of Higher Education:
- Nursery Management
- Welsh & Bilingual Practice in Early Year
Other Education Courses
- BA Hons (Single or Joint) Education Studies
- BA (Hons) Early Years Education
- BA (Hons) Education, Early Years or Inclusion
- BA (Hons) Multi Agency Working
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The Faculty of Education and Training Profile
Trinity
College, Carmarthen is one of the most experienced institutions in Wales for Initial Teacher Training. The
Faculty of Education and Training is acknowledged as a national centre for the development and training of bilingual teachers and is the main provider of Welsh medium primary teachers in South Wales. Estyn’s report on Standards and Quality in Initial Teacher Training has confirmed that the College continues to provide teacher training courses that rank among the best in Wales.
Employment statistics for graduates is extremely encouraging with nearly all primary and secondary trainees having secured teaching posts within six months of completing their training.
The College works in partnership with over 250 primary schools and 45 Secondary Schools in South Wales.
Trinity contributes to the National Assembly for Wales’ agenda in the areas of early years education, bilingualism and continuing professional development. The College is committed to supporting the professional development of trainees and qualified teachers and offers a range of courses in Special Needs Education, Early Years Education, Management, Environmental Education and Professional Teaching Studies.
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Trinity College
Profile
Trinity College is located in Carmarthen, the commercial centre for a large and thriving community. As a University College within the University of Wales, Trinity offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes for full and part-time study.
The College is renowned for its warm and friendly nature but it also prides itself on the vibrant and dynamic experience it provides for its students. The College is committed to providing higher education which is relevant to the needs of the communities which it serves. It plays a key role as a community university that supports bilingualism and sustainable community development.
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