Course Overview

Studying the PGDE (Secondary) religious and moral education course is a rewarding and absorbing experience. Our students enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality, which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession. By training to teach religious, moral education at Strathclyde, you will benefit from the following:

• purposeful, inclusive and multicultural education

• an emphasis on philosophical and critical thinking skills

• the exploration of a variety of religious beliefs and those beliefs independent of religion

• Innovative teaching strategies informed by current research.

• a strong emphasis on the development of resourcing and course-writing skills

• opportunities for peer micro-teaching

• expert-led workshops from teacher practitioners

• the exploration of the purposeful use of various technologies in teaching

• Opportunities for sharing resources with other RME students.

• an input by experts from faith communities

• an insight into the content of other curricular areas about RME

• strong links with school practitioners

UCAS does not distinguish between RME (Religious and Moral Education in the non-denominational sector) and RERC (religious education in Roman Catholic Schools). The School of Education at Strathclyde focuses on RME only.

General Eligibility

Degree requirements

An ordinary degree or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• 80 SCQF credits from at least two of the following subjects:

  • religious studies

  • philosophy

  • theology

  • divinity

  • sociology of religion

  • anthropology of religion

  • psychology of religion

Maths & English

• Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above

• National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above

Maths and English qualifications can be in progress at the time of application.

Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 (no individual test score below 5.5)