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  Education (Primary) - PGDE


University of Glasgow    College of Social Sciences

Full time August PGCE 10 months full-time
Education (11)

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? The Education (Primary) PGDE programme at the University of Glasgow is your first step towards becoming a qualified teacher. This Masters-level qualification offers a unique blend of on-campus learning and school experience, allowing you to develop as a reflective and research-informed teacher. With a strong focus on social justice, the programme encourages you to explore your values and beliefs about inclusive teaching. Upon completion, you will meet the General Teaching Council for Scotland's standards for provisional registration. Graduates have gone on to teach in primary and secondary schools across the UK and beyond.

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If you are thinking about saying ‘yes’ to making a difference by becoming a teacher, this Masters-level (postgraduate) qualification is the first step on your journey.

Successful completion of the postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) at the University of Glasgow will take you to the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s Standard for Provisional Registration. If you are from Scotland, other parts of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, or are in some categories of EU status, you are then eligible to enter the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS). The TIS guarantees a one-year teaching post through which you can achieve GTCS Standard for Full Registration. The GTCS Flexible Route is also open to you.

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Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. All degree classifications are considered, however, priority is given to candidates with a 1st or 2:1 honours degree.

English: National Qualifications in English at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Higher Grade) or an accepted alternative from the list below.

Mathematics: National Qualifications in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) or an accepted alternative from the list below.

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