Music Education (PGDE)
Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandMusic Education (PGDE) Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) is a postgraduate degree at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around N/A UCAS points.
About this course
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) is a vocational, one-year professional programme for graduates who aspire to teach classroom music in schools. On this programme, you will engage with intensive studies in education (professional studies) and 90 days of school placement. There are also opportunities to develop your music skills through complimentary placement studies in areas that will support your work in the classroom.
Following graduation, you will qualify for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). All eligible graduates are guaranteed a probationary year of classroom music teaching in a Scottish secondary school. GTCS standards are recognised and highly regarded in the UK and internationally.
Curriculum Review
We are currently in the review cycle for our postgraduate programmes starting in 2025, these courses are currently designated 'subject to validation'. This is standard practice during curriculum review periods. The outcome of this process, may mean there are some changes to how your programme is delivered.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Music
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ