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- Psychology - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only)
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Qualification
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
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Location
John Anderson Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
11-AUG-25
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Duration
36 Weeks
Course summary
Why this course?
As a teacher of psychology, youll teach young people about the science of the mind and behaviour, and show pupils how they can analyse actions and interaction using evidence and theories.
Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Psychology course is a rewarding and absorbing experience where you will be contributing to a growing subject at a key time in its development. You'll develop your prior understanding of psychology, learning how to make the subject accessible to pupils. You'll also draw on your psychological knowledge in studying how to apply the science of learning in classroom contexts.
Our tutors are highly experienced and knowledgeable and will provide you with personalised feedback throughout your studies to help you develop. They'll also assist you in connecting with the broader community of psychology teachers throughout Scotland and internationally.
Our students find their skills in great demand due to their depth of learning and the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.
Worldwide qualification
The PGDE is a well-recognised teaching qualification worldwide and is regulated by:
- the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
- the Scottish Government
If you wish to teach in another country you should contact the relevant education authority to check your eligibility.
Study with us
- learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools
- become qualified to teach in locations worldwide
- opportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level credits
- funded places available (Scottish/Home students only)
Placement
You'll spend 18 weeks of the course on placement in a school within Scotland. You'll be continually assessed while there to show you meet the requirements for the Standards for Provisional Registration.
You must attend your placement school throughout the full working day. You must also attend school on staff in-service days unless told otherwise by your school.
Placement is your chance to put what you're learning into practice. You'll explore your own teaching style, learn new techniques and develop relationships with your pupils.
You must keep a portfolio of progress while on placement. This placement file will form part of the evidence of your meeting the Standards for Provisional Registration and prepares you for career-long professional learning.
Careers
A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people.
Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Learn more about what happens after your PGDE.
Secondary School Teachers in Scotland use the Curriculum for Excellence framework. They work with their class to develop skills and abilities, and encourage the pupils to expand their knowledge and understanding further.
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
32nd
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Campus address
University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland
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Subject ranking
25th out of 118 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 213202 95%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%27th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%61st
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