PGDE Primary (English Medium)

The PGDE consists of 18 weeks study at the university, plus 18 weeks of professional practice in schools. The placements in schools are arranged nationally and you will be placed in schools within travelling distance of your home or term-time address.

This course is offered at eight of our UHI campuses who work in partnership with their local authority. You will be required to have a home or term-time address in the local authority area of your chosen campus. It is also offered in partnership with the Scottish Borders council for applicants based in the Borders, who become registered through UHI Perth.*(Please see below)

You will benefit from studying in small, locally based groups while collaborating remotely with other student teachers and tutors across the university’s network of centres. The programme overlaps significantly with the PGDE Secondary to offer a cross-sector perspective.

◾The taught elements of this course are delivered online and in-person on campus, via scheduled sessions and tutorials
◾You will also study online via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
◾You will undertake school placements for 50% of this course (three 6-week blocks of teaching practice)
◾You will also take part in a mandatory, residential induction for the first week of the course, at the beginning of your first academic year

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

Please Note: Applicants based in the Scottish Borders: please note, due to decisions taken by the Borders Local Authority, we are not taking applications for the Scottish Borders for the academic year 2026-27