PGDE Secondary Education: Gaelic

Course Overview

Studying the PGDE (Secondary) Gaelic course is a rewarding and absorbing experience. As a teacher of Gaelic, you’ll be responsible for educating and engaging the next generation as they develop their skills and fluency in Gaelic. Completing this course will qualify students to enter the Gaelic teaching profession, where there is currently a shortage of skilled teachers.

General Eligibility

Degree requirements

An ordinary degree or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• Contain at least 80 SCQF credits in Gaelic or Celtic (specialising in Scottish Gaelic)

You must be fluent in spoken Gaelic; this is assessed at the interview.

Maths & English

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

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

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)