PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (English)

This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research, and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence, and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom.

We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies, including interdisciplinary learning classroom research and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work with university tutors and the broader educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.

The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject.

Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable.

We also require SQA Higher English at Grade C or equivalent and SQA National 5 Mathematics or SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE

English

A minimum of 40 credits should come from at least one of the following subjects:

-English literature (this can include English Translation)

-Scottish literature

-A maximum of 20 SCQF credit points in Media Studies

20 hours per week