PGDE Secondary

Entry requirements

Degree: An undergraduate degree validated by a higher education institution in the UK (or non-UK equivalent).

English: National Qualifications in English at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Higher Grade) or an accepted alternative.

Mathematics: National Qualifications in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) or an accepted alternative.

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Months of entry

August

Course content

If you are thinking about saying ‘yes’ to making a difference by becoming a teacher, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary is the first step on your journey. Successful completion of the this Masters-level qualification will take you to the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s Standard for Provisional Registration.

• The PGDE Secondary provides a route to achieve the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Standard for Provisional Registration, for graduates whose qualifications satisfy the requirements for entry into the teaching profession in Scotland.
• The programme closely integrates 18 weeks of on-campus learning with 18 weeks of school experience.
• Each element of our PGDE, whether University-based or school-based, encourages a research-informed approach, aligning with the criteria articulated in the GTCS Standard for Provisional Registration and the University of Glasgow’s graduate attributes.
• You will have the opportunity to develop as an engaged, reflective and empowered teacher, sensitive to the needs of children and young people, responsive to a changing education system, and committed to research-informed professional learning throughout your career.
• The programme promotes and upholds values and dispositions close aligned to the broad, social purposes of education. It is research-led with a focus on social justice, challenging you to examine your values and beliefs about what it means to be a socially-just and inclusive teacher in a modern, diverse Scotland.
• If you are from Scotland, other parts of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, or are in some categories of EU status, you are eligible to enter the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) upon completion of the degree. The TIS guarantees a one-year teaching post through which you can achieve GTCS Standard for Full Registration. The GTCS Flexible Route is also open to you.

• Becoming a Teacher: Connecting, Challenging and Changing
• Curriculum, Pedagogies and Practice in the Secondary
• Research and Enquiry-Led Learning and Teaching
• School Experience

• Art and design
• Biology with science
• Business education
• Chemistry with science
• Computing
• English
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• Modern languages (French, French with Spanish, French with Italian, French with German, Spanish, Spanish with French)
• Modern studies
• Physics with science
• Religious education.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.