Program Overview

Secondary Education, PGDE

Introduction

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is a one year (36 weeks) full-time course of professional training accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

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

• Year 1
  • Compulsory Courses
    • School Experience 1 and 2 (ED402Q)
    • Learning and Teaching in Schools: Developing Professional Practice 1&2 (ED402R)

School Experience 1 and 2 (ED402Q)

• 60 Credit Points
• As part of the PGDE (Secondary) programme, this professional placement provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge of issues in Scottish Education and pedagogical theory in a practical context.

Learning and Teaching in Schools: Developing Professional Practice 1&2 (ED402R)

• 60 Credit Points
• As part of the PGDE programme this campus-based course provides a variety of learning experiences which develops, students’ knowledge and understanding of current issues in Scottish Education. Students will engage with pedagogical theory to support the development of professional values and skills in preparation for School Experience.

Fees and Funding

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

Funding Opportunities

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

Related Programmes

• Primary Education
• Primary Education (Online)

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.
  • The degree should minimally contain 80 SCQF credit points relevant to the teaching qualification or qualifications being studied. 40 of the credit points must have been studied at SCQF level 8 or above.
• 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

• Information About Staff Changes
• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change.