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Physical Education - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only)
- PGDES
- 9 Months
- Full-time
- 19/08/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route to those who want to become a Primary or Secondary teacher in Scotland. The PGDE is an internationally recognised qualification, newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in their home country.
Applicant Information Hub
We’ve mapped out the process for applying to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on our website. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application. This process applies to both the Primary Education and Secondary Education routes.
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/
Why PGDE Physical Education - Gaelic Medium at Strathclyde?
This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.
The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.
You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.
The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.
If you're a Scottish or rest of UK student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.
Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2025)
You’ll also play a key role in building self-esteem and confidence in your pupils. Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Physical Education course is a rewarding and absorbing experience and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.
Your Career
A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country.
Recent graduate job titles include:
Secondary Teacher
Head Teacher
Further Education Lecturer
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Teaching Council for Scotland
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:
- 4X88
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A national qualification in English at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) Grade C or above.
A national qualification in Maths at SCQF Level 5 (National 5) Grade C or above.
Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/pgdefaqs/
An ordinary degree or international equivalent. Evidence that the applicant has also studied at least two of the following areas (as well as Maths and English):
Science, Social Studies, Expressive Arts, Religious and Moral Education, Technology, Languages.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not have any of the above so that your application can be assessed as a whole by our team.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Interview process If selected you’ll be asked to an interview with a number of other candidates who have applied for places either in your own subject or that are taught in the same division as your chosen subject. If selected for interview, applicants will be notified after the UCAS deadline. Interview result After the interview, a panel will collate the grades from your presentation and the individual interview. They will then make a decision as to your suitability for the course. The possible results of the interview are: - Unconditional offer - Conditional offer (you still need to satisfy the entry qualifications in some way) - A rejection of your application The subject coordinator will send the results to the Faculty Admissions Team who will, in turn, communicate the results to UCAS. UCAS will then communicate the result to you. Watch our video on how to apply for the PGDE: http://bit.ly/PGDEapply
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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 further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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