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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGDE - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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When you successfully complete this course you will gain provisional registration as a primary teacher and be able to work with children from 3 to 12 years old.This course combines two on-campus study modules with three school professional practice placements. You will gain vital classroom skills and experience while also learning the theory of teaching children.Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a friendly and helpful community of staff and students. You will also receive individual support from an allocated tutor. They will be with you throughout the course, providing assistance through tutorials and one-to-one meetings. Your tutor will visit and assess you on each of your placements.On-campus modules will include a range of workshops and lectures in each area of the primary curriculum. Module one will focus on middle to upper stages (P4-7) and module two will cover the early years (nursery, P1-3).You will be able to personalise your studies to capitalise on your strengths and development needs. Elective options include coaching skills, cooperative learning, drama, and much more.
A UK degree or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom; You also need to have a Higher grade pass in English, or equivalent. AND Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (National 5 Mathematics, National 5 Application of Mathematics, Credit Standard Grade, or Intermediate 2), or equivalent. We also accept University of Aberdeen's Online Access Courses in English (SCQF Level 6) and Mathematics (SCQF Level 5).
Students living in
Rest of World
£21,900 per year
Students from International
Accommodation fees - 1 bedroom - 518 per month