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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
13-AUG-25
9 Months
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
University of Strathclyde
Full time
13-AUG-25
9 Months
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route to those who want to become a Primary or Secondary teacher in Scotland. The PGDE is an internationally recognised qualification, newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in their home country. Applicant Information Hub We’ve mapped out the process for applying to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on our website. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application. This process applies to both the Primary Education and Secondary Education routes. https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/ Why PGDE Home Economics at Strathclyde?This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.If you're a Scottish or rest of UK student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2024)Your CareerA 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. Recent graduate job titles include:Secondary TeacherHead TeacherFurther Education LecturerSpecial Educational Needs Teacher
Exam type
Scottish HigherScottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.
Students living in
England
9,250 per year
Students from England
The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.
18,050 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.
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