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You can qualify as a secondary teacher in just 36 weeks by spending 18 weeks in the classroom on campus and 18 weeks on placement at schools in partner Local Authorities with study at University of Aberdeen
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is a one year (36 weeks) full-time course of professional training accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The aim of the programme is to produce adaptable, flexible teachers able to collaborate and cooperate with other professionals, ready to face challenges of teaching in the 21st century and commit to the notion of lifelong learning.
ACCREDITATIONS
General Teaching Council for Scotland
The School of Education offers various routes into teaching at both secondary level and primary level plus access courses. The School offers specialist postgraduate programmes, research and partnerships between local authorities and other community providers.
Courses listed for the programme
SUBJECTS:
- Biology with Science
- Business Studies
- Chemistry with Science
- Drama; English
- Gaelic; Geography
- Home Economics
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Modern Studies
- Physics with Science
- Religious Education
OF WHICH YOU CHOOSE 1 SUBJECT NORMALLY
4 Compulsory courses
2 academic courses
2 school experience courses
2 nine week placements
Students must meet the requirements of the Standard for Initial Teacher Education (SITE) in order to pass the PGDE and gain entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme in Scotland (subject to meeting SAAS funding criteria).
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Why study at Aberdeen?
- Your programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland
- You study over just 10 months to quality as a teacher
Where you study
- University of Aberdeen
- 18 weeks on campus and 18 weeks on placement in schools
- Combination
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Entry Requirements and Study Support
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PGDE Secondary Education
page on the Aberdeen University website for more details!
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