Course Overview

Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Modern Studies course is a rewarding and absorbing experience, and our students go on to 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.

General Eligibility

Degree requirements

A second-class honours degree or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• 40 SCQF credits from either politics or sociology. A further 40 SCQF credits from the subjects listed:

  • Economics

  • Criminology

  • Geography

  • History

  • International relations

  • Law (please note that the LLB/LLB Hons Law is not acceptable as it does not contain the appropriate range of subjects)

  • Politics (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits) or Sociology (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits)

  • Social policy

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 must be in place 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)