PGDE Primary (English Medium) (Part-time) at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The PGDE Primary (English Medium) part-time programme is for graduates wishing to become primary teachers in Scotland through a part-time route. It starts with online study, Monday evening online seminars and one day a week in school, building to five-day weeks in school placements between April and June of year 2.

Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: August | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Establishing my teacher identity, Professional practice 1 (one day in school per week) and Enquiry and evidence-based practice. Year 2: Exemplifying collegiate professionalism, Professional practice 2 (two consecutive days in school per week) and Professional practice 3 (five days in school per week, April-June).

Career pathways

Graduates hold provisional registration as a primary teacher with GTC Scotland and can enter the Teacher Induction Scheme towards full registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree; an honours degree at 2:2 or above is preferred. SCQF level 6 English and SCQF level 5 Mathematics are required before starting, in line with GTC Scotland's entry guidelines for primary teaching. This is a Category 1 PVG course requiring PVG Scheme membership. No deferred entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students; PGDE invoiced over two years Source

International applicants: GBP 16,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK-resident students assessed as international for fee status; PGDE invoiced over two years; not open to students needing Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: August

Duration: 2 years part-time

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