MEd Professional Practice with PGDE at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An extension programme for recently qualified teachers that develops critical reflection and enquiry into their own practice, including ethical practice. Completion of the PGDE allows Masters-level credits to transfer into the MEd. It is delivered online part-time with some face-to-face days and online evening sessions, and students have five years from starting the PGDE to complete it.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 12 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

One taught course, Professional Enquiry and Decision Making (Practitioner Enquiry and Decision Making), with face-to-face days and fortnightly online evening sessions, followed by a Professional Practice Dissertation.

Career pathways

Most graduates pursue teaching roles in primary and secondary schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ordinary degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject, plus a PGDE qualification completed within the last 5 years that includes 80 or more Master's-level credits. A professional reference and a copy of the GTCS (General Teaching Council for Scotland) certificate must be uploaded. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries; other accepted tests listed by the university). Application deadline for September 2027 entry: 24 August 2027.

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months part-time

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