Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

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. A minimum of 40 credits should be from Year 2 of study.

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

Physics

To qualify for PGDE Physics, candidates must have a degree with at least 80 credits. A range of subjects are acceptable: Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics, Optics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Nuclear and Atomic Physics.

The following degrees are usually acceptable: Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Space Physics, Chemical Physics, and Physics with Management.

General Science degrees are usually NOT acceptable unless there are specific Physics modules in Year 2 and above, totaling 80 credits or more.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic)

  6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

  TOEFL Internet-Based Test

  80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

  Pearson’s Test of Academic English

  56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

  Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

  ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

  LanguageCert English language qualification

  B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills