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Secondary Education (English) PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-AUG-25

  • Duration

    9 Months

Course summary

This course is the first stage you need to complete if you are following the traditional route into secondary education. It covers the Initial Teacher Education phase of your career. When followed by a successful induction year working within a school (Teaching Induction Scheme), you will be qualified to teach English throughout Scotland.Through two on-campus study modules combined with three school placements, you will gain vital classroom skills and experience. You will explore aspects of theory for teaching English language and literature to children and young adults. You'll focus on developing learners' reading, writing, listening and talking skills. We will also teach you how to effectively support numeracy, health and well-being.Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a strong supportive community of staff and students. You will receive individual support throughout the course from an allocated tutor, with extensive experience and knowledge of teaching secondary English. They will also visit and assess you on each of your placements. Additionally you will be allocated a mentor from within the schools you are working in during each of your placements.You'll also be able to choose from a range of elective options. These offer additional guidance in areas such as outdoor learning, cooperative learning, and drama.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 21,900per year

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GCSE/National 4/National

GCSE/National 4/National 5 :

A UK degree or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom. The content of your degree must be relevant to the subject you want to teach. You also need to have a Higher grade pass in English, or equivalent. AND Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (National 5 Mathematics, National 5 Application of Mathematics, Credit Standard Grade, or Intermediate 2), or equivalent. We also accept University of Aberdeen's Online Access Courses in English (SCQF Level 6) and Mathematics (SCQF Level 5).

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

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A highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination. You鈥檒l be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
Places of worship in and around campus, international food stores can be found across the city, and there are a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    30th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    173 77%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    79th

    2

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