Primary Education (PGDE - Graduates only)

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Full-time 9 Months Teaching

About this course

Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue - you'll shape the minds of tomorrow!

Applicant Information Hub We’ve mapped out the process for applying to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on our website. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application. This process applies to both the Primary Education and Secondary Education routes. https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/

Why study PGDE Primary Education at Strathclyde? This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach primary education. The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government. You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland. The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide. If you're a Scottish or rest of UK student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate. Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2024)

Your Career A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country.

Recent graduate job titles include: Secondary Teacher Head Teacher Further Education Lecturer Special Educational Needs Teacher

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants

Course Details

Qualification
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
9 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Teaching