PGDE Education (Secondary) at University of Glasgow

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. Subject degree: the degree must contain 80 SCQF credit points in the subject to be taught, of which 40 at Year 2 level or above (top-up of up to 30 credits permitted before entry), evidenced by transcript. 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; most subjects remain open after the 13 January 2027 UCAS deadline.