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Secondary Education (Mathematics) PGDE - Graduates Only
- PGDES
- 9 Months
- Full-time
- 17/08/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This course is the first stage you need to complete if you are following the traditional route into secondary education.
It covers the Initial Teacher Education phase of your career.
After the course, this is typically followed by a successful induction year working in a school. This is known as the Teaching Induction Scheme. After this induction year, you will be qualified to teach Maths in Scotland.
You will learn to teach aspects of the Mathematics content of the broad general education phase and the senior phase. The senior phase will be in relation to the Mathematics National Qualifications.
You will gain vital classroom skills and experience. This will be done through two on-campus study modules combined with three school placements.
You will explore aspects of theory for teaching Mathematics to children and young adults.
You will also learn how to effectively support literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing. This is the responsibility of all teachers in Scotland.
In addition to the core course elements, you'll also be able to choose from a range of elective options. Some of these are focused on employability, others on specific aspects of curriculum and pedagogy.
Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a strong, supportive community of staff and students.
You will receive individual support throughout the course from an allocated tutor.
Additionally, you will be allocated a school-based mentor when you are on professional placement.
Modules
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/secondary-education-mathematics/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
Assessment method
<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/secondary-education-mathematics/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>
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:
- G1X1
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
A relevant UK degree or an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom and Higher English at Grade C and National 5 Maths at Grade C or equivalent
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Further details on what to expect during your interview will be sent once you have applied
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website.
English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/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.
Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £23150 | Year 1 |
| International | £23150 | Year 1 |
* 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
Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2026.
Please note: From 2026/27, the UK Government has indicated that universities may be permitted to increase tuition fees annually in line with inflation. Any tuition fee increase will follow the process and terms set out in the University’s Student Terms and Conditions www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/student-terms-and-conditions and will be communicated to you in advance.
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either of the below, whichever is higher at September of the relevant academic year:
- a 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for year programme of study
- an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index
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