PGDE Primary (English Medium)
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
Course description
The PGDE consists of 18 weeks study at the university, plus 18 weeks in professional practice in schools. The placements in schools are arranged nationally and you will be placed in schools within travelling distance of your home or term-time address.
This course is offered at eight of our partner colleges who work in partnership with their local authority. It is also offered in partnership with the Scottish Borders council for applicants based in the Borders and registered through Moray College UHI. You will be required to have a home or term-time address in the local authority area of your chosen campus. Graduates of the course will hold provisional registration as a Primary Teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
You will benefit from studying in small, locally based groups while collaborating remotely with other student teachers and tutors across the university’s network of colleges. The programme overlaps significantly with the PGDE Secondary to offer a cross-sector perspective.
Induction is mandatory and includes a three-day residential event in August 2023. Induction arrangements are confirmed in the Welcome Information sent to incoming students in June. There is a further residential in March each year which focuses on STEM and developing teacher leadership.
Subjects
- Teaching (primary teaching)
- Teaching
- General primary (primary teaching)
- Learning
- Child development
- Special needs
- Teacher education
- Basic skills
- Early childhood studies
- Key skills
- ICT for teachers
- Child psychology
- Gaelic
- English
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: C
In English plus Maths or Lifeskills Maths National 5 at grade C or above, or SQA Intermediate 2 or Standard grade Credit or equivalent. These must be held prior to application to the course.
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Shetland
UHI Shetland
Gremista
Lerwick
ZE1 0PX
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Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
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Inverness
UHI Inverness
1 Inverness Campus
Inverness
IV2 5NA
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
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Orkney
UHI Orkney
East Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1LX
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
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Moray Scottish Borders Campus
Langlee Community Centre
Marigold Drive
Galashields
TD1 2LP
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
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Perth
UHI Perth
Crieff Road
Perth
PH1 2NX
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
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Moray
UHI Moray
Moray Street
Elgin
IV30 1JJ
Course details
Full time
1st Aug 2023 to 1st Aug 2024
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Argyll
UHI Argyll
Glenshellach Business Park
Oban
PA34 4RY