Primary Education (PGDE - Graduates only) Professional Graduate Diploma
University of Strathclyde
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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University of Strathclyde

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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue - youll shape the minds of tomorrow!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 study PGDE Primary ...Read more

Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue - you'll shape the minds of tomorrow!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 study PGDE Primary Education at Strathclyde?This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach primary 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

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Scottish Higher

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Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above

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£9,250 per year

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£18,050 per year

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University of Strathclyde
McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow Glasgow, City Of G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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