Business Education (PGDE - Graduates only) Professional Graduate Diploma
University of Strathclyde
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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9 Months

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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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University of Strathclyde

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Study with uslearn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schoolsbecome qualified to teach in locations worldwideopportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level creditsfunded places available (Scottish/Home students only)Why this course?Our PGDE in Business Education course will prepare you for a bright career educating tomorrows accountants, lawyers, business analysts, social media experts and marketing professionals.Business education teachers are often the ‘go to teachers for ...Read more

Study with us

  • learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools
  • become qualified to teach in locations worldwide
  • opportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level credits
  • funded places available (Scottish/Home students only)

Why this course?

Our PGDE in Business Education course will prepare you for a bright career educating tomorrows accountants, lawyers, business analysts, social media experts and marketing professionals.

Business education teachers are often the ‘go to teachers for technological innovation and advice. Therefore, the course uses a range of applications and digital platforms, and you will be supported to develop your own skills in using these with pupils. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Microsoft Innovative Educator and Apple Teacher awards on this course.

Business education teachers from Strathclyde have a reputation for excellence which is renowned in business education departments across Scotland and beyond. The course promotes the highest standards of excellence not only in teaching in general, but the high expectations of the business education teaching community in Scotland.

Careers

A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people.

Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Learn more about what happens after your PGDE.

Secondary School Teachers in Scotland use the Curriculum for Excellence framework. They work with their class to develop skills and abilities, and encourage the pupils to expand their knowledge and understanding further.

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13/101
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32nd
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this is such a Smashing uni to be part of, I really am enjoying this. Uni is life is so great I recommend it to anyone if you want to go uni then this is the place to go! So much..Read more

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.

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£9,250 per year

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The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.

£18,050 per year

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Students from International

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The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.

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this is such a Smashing uni to be part of, I really am enjoying this. Uni is life is so great I recommend it to anyone if you want to go uni then this is the place to go! So much...
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University of Strathclyde
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