PGDE Secondary Open Interview Event
Join us at one of our PGDE Secondary Teaching open interview events and find your place in teaching.
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Why Education at UWS?
Recognised as one of the best providers of Education degrees in Scotland and the UK, UWS has a range of study options for those looking to pursue a career in education.
Our postgraduate programmes produce motivated, energetic and talented educators in pre-school settings, primary and secondary schools, further and higher education and the wider community.
With hands-on practical experience, a clear academic focus, and first-rate facilities, we offer a world-class learning experience for students.
UWS Education programmes
We offer the following Postgraduate Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programmes:
Find your place in teaching with a PGDE
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programmes provide the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the classroom and find your place in teaching.
Graduates from the PGDE courses are guaranteed an induction post to complete their one-year probation and achieve the standard required to register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Each PGDE programme normally includes 18 weeks of school experience placements. For Primary, these placements occur in at least two primary schools/education and childcare settings within local authorities in Scotland. The placements occur in each school term.
Our PGDE programmes
PGDE Primary
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary is for graduates wanting to teach at primary school level. Students are given the skills to inspire and educate young learners during their crucial developmental years.
PGDE Secondary
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary is for graduates wanting to teach at secondary school level. The programme allows students to specialise in their chosen subject area. Students can choose one or two of the following subjects, depending on existing qualifications:
- Art and Design
- Biology with Science
- Chemistry with Science
- English
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish)
- Physical Education
- Physics with Science
Check out our video
Our students reflect on their experiences studying the PGDE (Secondary) programme at UWS.
"This programme considers every single aspect of teaching and teacher education, so you'll have a whole toolbox of techniques when you leave".
Funding your studies
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary.
STEM Teacher Education Bursaries
The bursary scheme is aimed at students pursuing a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme in Scotland.
It aims to develop the number of people who are aspiring to become secondary school teachers in areas such as chemistry, computing science, mathematics, physics and technical education by changing their current career path.
Applicants that meet the criteria may be eligible to receive a bursary of £20,000 payable over 10 equal monthly instalments.
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Need to get in touch?
Still have questions or want to find out more about joining UWS on one of our Education focused courses?
Get in touch today and find out more about applying:
Email: ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) or
+44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK)