University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
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Paisley
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Course contact details
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PGDE Secondary (Mathematics) (Graduates Only)
- PGDES
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 08/2026
- Undergraduate
- Ayr Campus
Course summary
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
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 222W
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Ayr Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Overseas applicants must meet UWS English Language requirements.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher
Higher English
All applicants should hold a degree validated by a university in the UK or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the UK plus have an English qualification of at SCQF Level 6 (Higher English) and Maths of at least SCQF Level 5 (National 5, Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit).
The degree qualification must contain a minimum of 80 credit points relevant to the teaching qualification that an applicant plans to qualify for with at least 40 of the credit points studied at Level 8 or above.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| International | £15250* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme
Sponsorship information
PGDE courses are funded in the same way as undergraduate courses. You can apply to SAAS to have tuition fees paid. Eligibility conditions apply; check www.saas.gov.uk for details.
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