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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-25
36 Weeks
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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-25
36 Weeks
PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
AUG-25
2 Years
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Computing is one of the fastest developing subject areas in secondary education. Computing skills are quickly becoming integral to success in the modern world where technology is developing at a rapid rate. The course offers a wide spread of university and school-based learning experiences to ensure students are well equipped to enter the teaching profession.
Teaching computing is becoming as important as English and Mathematics as it's fundamental to modern life. There's an amazing satisfaction in empowering the next generation to cope in a digital environment.
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.
Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
at least 80 SCQF credits in computing. 40 of these SCQF credits should come from at least two of the following subjects:
computer systems
software development
databases
web design
the other 40 SCQF credits are required in any computing area relevant to the computing curriculum in Scotland
Maths & English
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.
National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
Maths and English qualifications can be in progress at the time of application.
Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.
Experience & References
evidence that you have experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting,
an understanding of modern secondary education,
an ability to relate to people.
Students living in
Domestic
£257 week
Students from Domestic
£9,250 is for full time 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry.
£257 week
Students from Other UK
Republic of Ireland - £9,250. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry. 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.
Students from Scotland
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£257 week
Students from Wales
£9,250 is for full time 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry.
£257 week
Students from Northern Ireland
£9,250 is for full time 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry.
£551 week
Students from EU
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£551 week
Students from International
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