Secondary (English Medium)

What is special about this course?

This PGDE Secondary (English Medium) (Part-time) programme is aimed at graduates wishing to follow a part-time route to become a Secondary teacher in Scotland.

It begins with online study, Monday evening online seminars and one day per week in school, and builds up to five-day weeks in school placements, between April and June of year 2. Please read the FAQs to see a draft calendar and for more detail about the course structure.

Secondary subjects available on the part-time programme:

◾ Biology and Science
◾ Chemistry and Science
◾ Computing Science
◾ English
◾ Gaelic
◾ Home Economics
◾ Mathematics
◾ Physics and Science
◾ Religious Education
◾ Technological Education

Special features
◾ Can be studied from anywhere in Scotland
◾ Course team of experienced teachers
◾ School based mentors
◾ School placements offered locally

How long will my course last?
Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 16 hours per week (up to approximately 35 hours per week in April-June of the second year)

Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, including time spent on individual study, in lectures and tutorials, and on placement.

Important: Please read our FAQ sheet for essential information about applying to this programme on our website.

Please note:

◾There are equivalent qualification entry guidelines for primary teaching stipulated by GTC Scotland. These are available from the GTC Scotland website: Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education in Scotland (GTCS 2024) (Appendix A)
◾This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage
◾This course does not accept applications for deferred entry; if you wish to take a year out, for example, you must apply next year.
◾Applications for this course must be made through the link on our webpage.
◾Our full-time programmes are not available by distance learning.