Program Overview

Primary Education, PGDE

Overview

Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, this professional qualifying programme provides Initial Teacher Education to meet the latest demands of contemporary primary and nursery schools.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: PGDE
• Duration: 10 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: August

What You'll Study

Semester 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Learning and Teaching in Schools (ED 40XZ)
  • Education in Context (ED402J)
  • Exploring the Curriculum (ED402K)
  • School Experience 1: Beginning to Teach (ED402L)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

Semester 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • ED40XZ: Learning and Teaching in Schools (Primary)
  • Informing Professional Practice (ED452M)
  • Connecting the Curriculum (ED452N)
  • School Experience 2: Transition to Becoming an Inclusive Teacher (ED4704)

Fee Information

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £20,800
• Home Students: £1,820

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Related Programmes

• Primary Education (Online)
• Secondary Education

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Assessment Methods

• Four 3000-word written assignments
• School Experience courses assessed through a combination of Tutor and School Reports

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• A degree from a higher education institution in the United Kingdom (including Open University), or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom.
• Formal qualifications in English and Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 with Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 90 with Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: 62 with Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 176 with Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Careers

• Teacher

Accreditation

• General Teaching Council of Scotland

Our Experts

• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows, and postgraduate tutors.