PGDE Education (Primary) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary is a Masters-level teacher education qualification that leads to the General Teaching Council for Scotland Standard for Provisional Registration. It integrates 18 weeks of on-campus learning with 18 weeks of school experience.

Duration: 10 months full-time | Intake: August | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme integrates 18 weeks of on-campus learning with 18 weeks of school experience. Areas of study are Becoming a Teacher, Curriculum, Pedagogies and Practice in the Primary, and Research and Enquiry-Led Learning and Teaching; a route including the Catholic Teacher's Certificate is available.

Career pathways

Successful completion meets the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Standard for Provisional Registration, allowing graduates to begin working in schools towards full registration. Graduates teach across Scotland, the UK and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic entry: an undergraduate degree from a UK higher education institution or an equivalent overseas degree (all classifications considered, priority to 1st or 2:1 honours; pending degrees considered). English: SCQF Level 6 (e.g. Scottish Higher English at grade C) or an accepted alternative such as A Level English at grade C, GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Literature at grade C/4, or IB English HL 4 / SL 6. Mathematics: SCQF Level 5 (e.g. National 5 Mathematics at grade C) or an accepted alternative such as GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics at grade C/4, A Level Mathematics at grade C, or IB Mathematics HL 3 / SL 4. English and Mathematics must be achieved before applying (priority to Higher English grade B and Higher Mathematics grade C). Personal statement and reference are reviewed (suitability for teaching, relevant experience with children or young people); interview from December; Disclosure Scotland criminal conviction check required on acceptance. Applications through UCAS (apply as postgraduate via 'Undergraduate' level); closing date 13 January 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 for the whole programme (2027-28). Fee for Scotland-domiciled students; Rest of UK fee not yet confirmed Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 for the whole programme (2027-28). Full-time PGDE, International & EU fee Source

Intake: August

Duration: 10 months full-time

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