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English - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Taught)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Sighthill

Course summary

Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.

Our one-year PGDE courses allow you to qualify as a secondary school teacher in your specialist subject.

If you want to make a career teaching English in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.

This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
E59

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

A degree (Honours or Ordinary) validated by a university in the United Kingdom or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom. Degree must include at least 80 SCQF credits in English. 40 of these SCQF credits should come from at least one of the following subjects:

  • English literature (this can include English Translation)
  • Scottish literature
  • A maximum of 20 SCQF credit points in Media Studies

We also require SQA Higher English at Grade C or equivalent as well as SQA National 5 Mathematics or SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & InternationalTBC

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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