Course contact details
Applicant Enquiry Team
Email:ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone:0800 027 1000
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE
PGDE Secondary (Mathematics) (Graduates Only) (Taught)
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- August 2027
- Postgraduate
- Ayr Campus
Course summary
This programme is carried out in partnership with schools in which you will spend 18 weeks on placement. University-based study focuses on curriculum, methods of teaching and learning, and assessment, alongside theoretical and practical aspects of professional studies in education.The programme is attuned to all issues and developments influencing Scottish secondary education, including the expectations of the GTCS.
For more inforamtion on Teaching in Scotland please visit the GTCS website on https://www.gtcs.org.uk/
and for information on entry requirements please visit http://www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/about-gtcs/memorandum-on-entry-requirements.pdf
Modules
Assessment method
ASSESSMENT
Our PGDE Secondary courses are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
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Written assignments
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Coursework
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Practical assessment
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN
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Subject Studies Assignment: 33.3%
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School and Professional Studies Assignment: 33.3%
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School Experience Tutor and School Assessment 33.3%
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:
- Has qualified teacher status
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- 222M
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Ayr Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher
Higher English
All applicants should hold a degree validated by a university in the UK or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the UK plus have an English qualification of at SCQF Level 6 (Higher English) and Maths of at least SCQF Level 5 (National 5, Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit).
The degree qualification must contain a minimum of 80 credit points relevant to the teaching qualification that an applicant plans to qualify for with at least 40 of the credit points studied at Level 8 or above.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £16275* |
* 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 are provisional and based on fees in academic year 2026/27
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 3
PGDE courses are funded in the same way as undergraduate courses. You can apply to SAAS to have tuition fees paid. Eligibility conditions apply; check www.saas.gov.uk for details.
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