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PGDE Secondary Education at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is a one year (36 weeks) full-time course of professional training accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. 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 refer to the PGDE Secondary Key Information Leaflet in the Related Information section of this page for full details. 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. The degree should minimally contain 80 SCQF credit points relevant to the teaching qualification or qualifications being studied. 40 of the credit points must have been studied at SCQF level 8 or above. 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

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