PGDE Secondary Education: Technological Education at University of Strathclyde

Entry requirements

Ordinary degree with 80 SCQF level 8 credits in technology education, including 20 credits from at least one of mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering/sciences, mechatronics, architecture, construction technology or building services, and 40 credits from at least one of computer-aided design, graphic design, computer-aided design manufacture, industrial design or product design. Higher (SCQF Level 6) English grade C or above and National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics grade C or above (or acceptable alternatives); these can be in progress 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.