PGDE Secondary (Physical Education) (Graduates Only) Professional Graduate Diploma
University of the West of Scotland
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Location

Ayr 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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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Ayr Campus

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Full Time

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AUG-25

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1 Years

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This programme is carried out in partnership with schools in which you will spend 18 weeks on placement. University-based study focuses on curriculum, methods of teaching and learning, and assessment, alongside theoretical and practical aspects of professional studies in education.The programme is attuned to all issues and developments influencing Scottish secondary education, including the expectations of the GTCS.For more inforamtion on Teaching in Scotland please visit the GTCS website on ...Read more

This programme is carried out in partnership with schools in which you will spend 18 weeks on placement. University-based study focuses on curriculum, methods of teaching and learning, and assessment, alongside theoretical and practical aspects of professional studies in education.The programme is attuned to all issues and developments influencing Scottish secondary education, including the expectations of the GTCS.For more inforamtion on Teaching in Scotland please visit the GTCS website on https://www.gtcs.org.uk/and for information on entry requirements please visit http://www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/about-gtcs/memorandum-on-entry-requirements.pdf

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C - B Grades / Points required

Higher English

ENGLISH: a minimum of SQA Higher (Grade C), or equivalent, eg. GCSE English Literature and English Language (Grade C/5, or above). MATHEMATICS: a minimum of SQA National 5 (Grade C), or equivalent, eg. GCSE Maths (Grade C/5, or above) or Irish Leaving Certificate Maths (Grade O3, or above). Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS – normally a minimum overall grade of IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

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£15,250 per year

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£15250 Per year

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Uni info

University of the West of Scotland
University Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 0SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ayr  0.5 miles away

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