PGDE Primary Education at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A General Teaching Council for Scotland accredited PGDE giving the theoretical and practical starting point to a primary teaching career, with 18 weeks of school placement. The qualification is required for employment as a primary teacher and is widely recognised.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 36 weeks full-time, including 18 weeks of placement | Intake: August | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory classes are Education Studies; Professional Values, Professional Learning Through Enquiry, Professional Skills, Curriculum and Pedagogy and Professional Practice, with optional Masters credits.

Career pathways

Primary school teaching, with a guaranteed Teacher Induction Scheme year for eligible students and progression to principal teacher, depute head and head teacher posts, or roles in teacher education, HM Inspectorate, Education Scotland or the GTCS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2026/27 entry: an ordinary degree or international equivalent, with evidence of study of at least two of science, social studies, expressive arts, religious and moral education, technology or languages (as well as Maths and English). SCQF Level 6 English grade C or above (for example Higher) and SCQF Level 5 Mathematics grade C or above (for example National 5); these can be in progress at application. Evidence of experience working with children in a primary school or related setting, shown in the personal statement; one reference for UCAS applications, two for direct applications (academic if a current student or recent graduate within five years, otherwise professional). Interviews are normally held in early March. Membership of the PVG Scheme is required, and a Certificate of Good Conduct for anyone who has lived outside the UK for three consecutive months in the five years before placement.

International applicants: GBP 22,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: August

Duration: 36 weeks full-time, including 18 weeks of placement

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