Computing (PGDE Graduates Only) Professional Graduate Diploma
University of Glasgow
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

AUG-25

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Duration

1 year

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Qualification

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

AUG-25

Duration

1 Years

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WHY THIS PROGRAMMEIf you are an aspiring teacher, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and values you need to become the committed professional necessary for today’s schools.The programme consists of 18 weeks of study in the University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schoolsAs well as offering courses in educational and curricular issues, the programme also highlights the importance of practitioner enquiry. This systematic reflection on teaching in the ...Read more

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • If you are an aspiring teacher, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and values you need to become the committed professional necessary for today’s schools.
  • The programme consists of 18 weeks of study in the University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools
  • As well as offering courses in educational and curricular issues, the programme also highlights the importance of practitioner enquiry. This systematic reflection on teaching in the classroom gives the programme its distinctive Masters character.

CAREER PROSPECTS

GTC Qualification

You will have the General Teaching Council (GTC) for Scotland qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools. Many of our graduates are teaching not only in Scotland’s primary and secondary schools, but throughout the UK and further abroad.

Professional Practice with PGDE, MEd

On successful completion of your PGDE you will have the opportunity to transfer your 90 Masters-level credits from your PGDE into this programme.

  • Professional Practice with PGDE

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Teachers

The School of Education also provides an extensive range of CPD opportunities for teachers and others involved in education. Our CPD is designed to be as flexible as possible, including daytime, twilight, weekend and vacation modes, and ranging from one-off courses to full programmes.

  • CPD For Teachers

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67/101
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6th
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28th

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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Degree: An undergraduate degree validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. English: National Qualifications in English at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Higher Grade) or an accepted alternative; Mathematics: National Qualifications in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) or an accepted alternative.

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University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow , Glasgow

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