Geography (PGDE - Graduates only)

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 Geography 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)

On the PGDE Geography you'll gain experience in all of these approaches and develop knowledge and understanding of the curriculum at different stages. Full support will be given throughout the course by an experienced geography specialist to enhance your classroom practice. The course sets you up for a successful teaching career regardless of your chosen destination.

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