Program Overview

Program Overview

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a well-recognised teaching qualification worldwide, regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government. This course offers a wide spread of university and school-based learning experiences to ensure students are well-equipped to enter the teaching profession.

Key Facts

• Start date: August
• Study mode and duration: Full-time: 36 weeks including 18 weeks of placement experience, Part-time: two years including 18 weeks of full-time placement experience
• UCAS code: 8X03
• Gaelic Medium UCAS code: 8X04
• Funding: £15,000 Teaching Bursary available

Why This Course?

Computing is one of the fastest developing subject areas in secondary education. Computing skills are quickly becoming integral to success in the modern world where technology is developing at a rapid rate. The course offers a wide spread of university and school-based learning experiences to ensure students are well-equipped to enter the teaching profession.

What You'll Learn

This course will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you require. The PGDE is modular in structure and students will study three modules across the year:

• Education Studies; Professional Values
• Professional Learning Through Enquiry
• Professional Skills
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Professional Practice

Placement

You'll spend 18 weeks of the course on placement in a school within Scotland. You'll be continually assessed while there to show you meet the requirements for the Standards for Provisional Registration.

Future Employment

A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Most PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country.

Careers

• Secondary Teacher
• Head Teacher
• Further Education Lecturer
• Special Educational Needs Teacher
• Typical jobs related to this degree include working in education, with roles such as charity adviser, youth worker, museum educator, education liaison roles, and private tutor.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for PGDE courses are based on the requirements set by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). The minimum entry requirements include:

• An ordinary degree, or international equivalent, with at least 80 SCQF credits in computing.
• Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.
• National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
• Evidence of experience working with children in a secondary school or related setting.
• An understanding of modern secondary education.
• An ability to relate to people.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: To be confirmed
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: To be confirmed
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £19,850
• Available funding includes scholarships and the Scottish Government's funding for Scottish students.

How to Apply

Applications can be made through UCAS for UK and EU applicants, or through the University's Direct Applications service for international and part-time applicants. The application process includes submitting qualifications, references, and a personal statement. 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