PGDE Secondary Education: Physical Education at University of Strathclyde

Entry requirements

A second-class Honours degree or international equivalent. Degree must include 80 SCQF credits from at least two of sport, dance or outdoor pursuits, movement analysis, choreography, sports coaching, biomechanics, sports science, exercise physiology, sports psychology, health and fitness, sports or dance or outdoor education, or sports development or special needs in movement education. Applicants must show competence in practical skills. Higher (SCQF Level 6) English grade C or above and National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics grade C or above (or acceptable alternatives); these must be in place at the time of application. Applicants need evidence of experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting, an understanding of modern secondary education and an ability to relate to people, noted in the personal statement. References: one for UCAS applications and two for applications made direct to the University; academic if a current student or graduate within the last 5 years, otherwise professional. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual score below 5.5, or equivalent; tests valid for two years. IELTS does not replace the Higher English requirement. Offer holders must join or update their PVG Scheme membership, and applicants who have lived outside the UK for three consecutive months or more in the five years before placement must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.