Program Overview

Overview of the PGDE Secondary Education: Mathematics Program

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary Education: Mathematics is a well-recognised teaching qualification worldwide, regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government. This program is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to become effective teachers of mathematics in secondary schools.

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: 6X54
• Gaelic Medium UCAS code: 6X96
• Funding: £15,000 Teaching Bursary available

Why This Course?

Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Mathematics course is a rewarding and absorbing experience. The University of Strathclyde enjoys a reputation for high-quality teaching within the teaching profession, and graduates go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand.

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. This is your chance to put what you're learning into practice, explore your own teaching style, learn new techniques, and develop relationships with your pupils.

Future Employment

Most PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. The PGDE is a well-recognised teaching qualification worldwide, and if you wish to teach in another country, you should contact the relevant education authority to check your eligibility.

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 80 SCQF credits of maths-related subjects
• 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

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

• 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
• Additional costs: Travel to schools, PVG Scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) membership fee, visa and immigration costs (for international students)

Careers

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. Other job roles include:

• Secondary Teacher
• Head Teacher
• Further Education Lecturer
• Special Educational Needs Teacher
• Charity Adviser
• Youth Worker
• Museum Educator
• Education Liaison roles
• Private Tutor

How to Apply

Find out everything you need to know before applying on the PGDE information hub. You can apply through UCAS if you are a UK or EU applicant. International applicants may apply through UCAS if they are applying to more than one UK University. The PGDE can be studied part-time over two years for all secondary subjects, except for Physical Education and Technological Studies.