How much does it cost?
The cost of studying the PGCE depends on the route you're applying for.
Salaried route – the Welsh government will pay the course fee.
Part-time route – the course fee is £2,625 per year, which you’ll pay on an annual basis. The total cost will be £5,250*.
*The fee information provided above is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually. For further information about the University's fee policy, visit our Fee Rules.
Paying for your studies
Salaried route – the Welsh government will pay the course fee.
Part-time route – everything about studying with us is flexible, including payment options.
More than 65% of students studying with us in Wales take out a tuition fee loan to fund their studies. Find out more about Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans.
You can pay us directly using your debit or credit card when you enrol on each module. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron and American Express. Find out more about paying by credit or debit card.
You could spread the cost with monthly payments through an Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA). OUSBA pays your fees to us, and you repay OUSBA either in a single sum or in monthly instalments. Find out more about OUSBA.
There are other ways you could pay for your studies too: if you work, you might be able to secure funding from your employer. Find out more about employer sponsorship.
Other support available
Financial support for living costs
New students in Wales studying part time towards a qualification can apply for maintenance grants to help with living costs. Find out more about maintenance grants.
Other support
If you’re in receipt of benefits or your income is less than £25,000, we have other ways to help:
- After you’ve registered on your chosen qualification, you may be eligible for an OU Bursary to help with costs.
If you have a disability:
- The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a government grant to cover study support costs if you have a disability. It’s not means tested, and there’s no age limit. For more details, visit our Supporting students with disabilities page.
- If your disability is as a result of being injured in, or due to, military service, you could be eligible for our Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund.