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Secondary (English Medium) (Taught)
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
- 1 Years
- Part-Time
- August 2027
- Postgraduate
- Inverness
- Awarded by:
- University of the Highlands and Islands
Course summary
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.
Modules
Module outline
You will study the following modules:
Year 1
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Establishing my teacher identity (S1)
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Professional practice 1: Understanding contexts for learning - 1 day in school per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) (S1 and S2)
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Enquiry and evidence-based practice (S2)
Year 2
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Exemplifying collegiate professionalism (S1)
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Professional practice 2: Building teaching responsibility - 2 consecutive days in school per week (Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday) (S1 and S2)
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Professional practice 3: Evidencing the SPR* 2021 - 5 days in school per week (April-June)
*(Standard for Provisional Registration)
This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.
How to apply
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
There are subject specific entry guidelines for secondary teaching stipulated by GTC Scotland in the 2019 Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education in Scotland. Details can be found in our FAQ document - please view the link on our webpage.
You should only apply for either the part-time or full-time programme, whichever best suits your circumstances.
It is essential that you read the Frequently Asked Questions document on the University website prior to submitting your application. Please view link on our webpage. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/pgde-secondary-english-medium-part-time/
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Selection events are usually held virtually
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course. Applicants who have lived outside the UK for a period of six or more consecutive months in the past 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check(s) from all the relevant country(-ies) prior to enrolment on the programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no element below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | 62 average with 55 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Min 92 or above with min 20 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below.https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/international-courses/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
International entry requirements
This course is not currently available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. Students currently living in the UK and assessed as international for fees please refer to our website.
Further information for International applicants can be found on our website. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £16820* |
* 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
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds
Further information on funding, scholarships and bursaries can be found on our website.
Course contact details
UHI Course Information Line
Phone:01463 279190
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH
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