PGDE Primary Education at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, this professional qualifying programme provides Initial Teacher Education to meet the latest demands of contemporary primary and nursery schools. PGDE Primary Education is also available for part-time online study. If you are interested in embarking on a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can really make a difference, our PGDE programmes give you the opportunity to get a teaching qualification in just 36 weeks.

Duration: 10 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: August | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Please see attached PGDE information leaflet for further career information.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Please ensure that you read in full the PGDE Information Leaflet available at the top of the page. In addition to the following entry requirements, a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Group) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University prior to final acceptance. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. A degree from a higher education institution in the United Kingdom (including Open University), or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom. In addition formal qualifications are required in English and Mathematics, please see the information leaflet (linked on this page). The University of Aberdeen Online Access Courses are suitable to meet the English and Mathematics requirements for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2025/26). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2025/26). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: August

Duration: 10 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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