Physics with Science - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only) PGDE

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 Physics with Science - Gaelic Medium 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 or rest of UK 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/>Physics is the fundamental science. As a teacher of physics, you’ll inspire learners with knowledge of the laws governing our natural world and its place in the universe. From how we can harness and use energy, to the discovery and exploration of planets and stars, physics covers a range of applications of the relationships that have been discovered through experiment and calculation.<br/><br/>Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue – providing the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow.<br/><br/>The course provides the theoretical and practical starting point to your teaching career. Youll acquire the skills, attitudes and competencies to communicate in the classroom.<br/><br/>One of the highlights of the 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