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.
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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 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. <br/><br/>Applicant Information Hub <br/>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. <br/>https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/ <br/><br/>Why PGDE Chemistry with Science at Strathclyde?<br/>This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.<br/>The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.<br/>You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.<br/>The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.<br/>If youre a Scottish, rest of UK or EU student, youre guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.<br/>Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/><br/>As a teacher of chemistry, you’ll transform your existing knowledge of how matter works into a format which can be understood by, and spark the interest of secondary school pupils. You’ll also train to teach general science, comprising of physics, biology and chemistry, to lower school pupils.<br/><br/>One of the highlights of the PGDE course for many student teachers is attending the residential Scottish Universities’ Science School (SUSS) where you will meet the student teachers of science from the other Scottish Universities. SUSS offers an excellent opportunity to begin networking with other future science teachers.<br/><br/>Your Career<br/>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. <br/><br/>Recent graduate job titles include:<br/>Secondary Teacher<br/>Head Teacher<br/>Further Education Lecturer<br/>Special Educational Needs Teacher
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
9 Months
Start Date
13/08/2025
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8X93
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherHigher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above. GCSE/National 4/National 5A 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. |
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