Primary Online (PGDE - Graduates only)

Course description

Obtain an accredited teaching qualification in 18 months with our PGDE Primary Education programme to shape young minds and instil a notion of life-long learning. Our flexible course includes 18 weeks (full-time) of practical experience in schools to acquire diverse insights into teaching and advance your confidence as a practitioner in education. Embark on the path to a fulfilling career in primary education with our online GTCS accredited programme that aims to transform our students into adaptable, inclusive teachers who can inspire participation and face the challenges of teaching to support all pupils in their learning.

Our comprehensive programme brings a multi-focus perspective to build upon varied experiences shared among peers and discuss current educational issues to strengthen your teaching skills. You will learn with highly-qualified academics and study a selection of innovative topics to challenge your thinking and enrich your specialist knowledge. We have strong partnerships with a range of local authorities across Scotland, allowing you to obtain 18 weeks of invaluable practical training to enhance your professional practice in the classroom. Once you have completed the programme, you will meet the standards for full registration as a teacher, guaranteeing you a probationary classroom teaching period if you opt into the GTCS induction scheme.

Term commences January 2023 for Academic Year 2022-23, part time, online, with **full time attendance for placements**. For Academic Year 2023-24, term will commence in January 2024.

The PGDE Online Primary programme offers students a blended model of learning. Students will engage with online learning one or two evenings a week with additional asynchronous learning in addition to these taught sessions.

During school experience placements, students are required to be in school on a full-time basis. There are two placement periods – each lasting 9 weeks. For entry in the 2022-23 academic year, the first starts on 24 April 2023 through to 23 June 2023. The second placement will commence February 2024 to May 2024, with exact dates confirmed in the 2023/2024 calendar.

**Please note that the January 2023 intake is now full and the next intake is January 2024.**

Eligibility criteria is in place. Students undertaking this online programme must be resident in Scotland and this will be verified through the PVG check.

Subjects

• Teaching (primary teaching)
• Teaching