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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
AUG-25
9 Months
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
AUG-25
9 Months
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-27
36 Weeks
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-25
36 Weeks
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-26
36 Weeks
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG
36 Weeks
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 Mathematics 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)Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Mathematics course is a rewarding and absorbing experience. Our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.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
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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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