Professional Graduate Diploma in
Education
Primary & Secondary
Glasgow is one of Europe’s cultural capitals.
Studying here you will enjoy a year-long calendar
of festivals and special events, relax in over 70 parks
and gardens and enjoy outstanding shopping,
superb bars and wonderful restaurants.
Professional Graduate Diploma in
Education
Primary & Secondary
Glasgow is one of Europe’s cultural capitals.
Studying here you will enjoy a year-long calendar
of festivals and special events, relax in over 70 parks
and gardens and enjoy outstanding shopping,
superb bars and wonderful restaurants.
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Recruitment & International Office
University of Strathclyde
Level 4, Graham Hills Building
50 George Street
Glasgow G1 1XP
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1. Museum of Modern Art
2. Traditional colour
3. The River Clyde
4. Glasgow style, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
5. Kelvingrove Art Gallery, West End culture
Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2913
Email: international@strath.ac.uk
www.strath.ac.uk/rio/
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Recruitment & International Office
University of Strathclyde
Level 4, Graham Hills Building
50 George Street
Glasgow G1 1XP
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1. Museum of Modern Art
2. Traditional colour
3. The River Clyde
4. Glasgow style, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
5. Kelvingrove Art Gallery, West End culture
Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2913
Email: international@strath.ac.uk
www.strath.ac.uk/rio/
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‘To study abroad in Scotland has opened many
possibilities for teaching positions overseas,
especially within the European Union.’
Graduate, York University
The location
is brilliant!
Rebecca Rees
BA(Hons) Marketing
Contents
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The Faculty of Humanities
and Social Sciences
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The University of Strathclyde
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City of Glasgow
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Europe on our doorstep
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The professional graduate diploma
in education (PGDE)
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Structure of the PGDE course
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Joint honours
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Welcome to the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities
and Social Sciences
As part of the Faculty of Humanities and
Social Sciences, Teacher Education has
a long and proud history. Today, more
teachers are trained at Strathclyde than at
any other institution in Britain. The Faculty
has established itself as an internationally
recognised centre in the training of
professionals in the arts, music, education, sport and outdoor education, social work
and speech and language therapy.
Our research in the Development of
Professional Practice, Social Justice
and Equity, and Physical, Emotional
and Creative Wellbeing is internationally
recognised. A graduate with ‘Strathclyde’
on their CV can hope to open doors which
others may find it more difficult to prise
open.
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The University of Strathclyde
The University was established in 1796 as
‘a place of useful learning’ and this remains
the mission today: to combine academic
excellence with social and economic
relevance. It is a vibrant, forward- thinking
institution.
We continue to be committed to ‘useful
learning’ through our provision of relevant,
high quality, educational opportunities, the
global application of our research and our
focus on knowledge exchange, all of which
aim to benefit the wider economy and
society.
We are committed to providing a highquality education and experience to all
students, regardless of background,
inspiring them to develop to the full their
abilities, producing outstanding professional
and enterprising people for industry,
business and the professions.
Our student experience is at the heart
of everything we do. The University is
making strategic investment that aims to
underpin our goal of providing high-quality,
research-led education and an excellent
student experience. The University aims
to provide its students with excellent and
innovative teaching, learning technologies
and facilities.
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The City of Glasgow
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With a population of 740,000, Glasgow is
not only Scotland’s largest city, it is also one
of the most exciting places to study in the
United Kingdom.
Glasgow has been named as one of the
world’s top 10 cities by the Lonely Planet
travel guide. The city was chosen for its
exciting, contemporary image.
Glasgow is one of the coolest and
most stylish cities in the UK. The city
centre is built on a grid system with
amazing examples of both Victorian and
contemporary architecture.
Forget about castles, kilts, bagpipes and
tartan. You come for the cocktails, cuisine
and designer chic (plus the legendary native
wit). Scotland’s biggest city has shaken off
its shroud of industrial soot and shimmied
into a sparkling new designer gown.
The cosmopolitan spirit of the city emerges
from a lively mixture of bars, restaurants,
clubs, shopping, music and exhibitions.
Glasgow’s nightlife is hugely popular – there
is always something going on. If you’re the
industrious type, this also means a lot of
opportunities for part-time work.
In Gaelic, Glasgow is Ghlaschu, meaning
‘dear green place’. With more than 70 parks
and gardens within its boundaries, Glasgow
more than lives up to its name.
Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel 2009
Vibrant Cultural Scene
Glasgow is host to some of the most
exciting arts and cultural activities in the
world and is identified with innovative
architecture, art and design. The city is
home to over 200 cultural organisations,
including Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish
National Orchestra and the world-renowned
Citizens Theatre. There are 26 public art
galleries and museums.
The RSNO Summer Proms, West End
Festival, Glasgow International Jazz
Festival, Hogmanay Celebrations and Celtic
Connections are just some of the vibrant
annual events which reinforce Glasgow’s
reputation as one of Europe’s leading
cultural capitals.
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1. The Waverley steamer
2. Exhibition Centre
3. The City Chambers
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The City of Glasgow continued
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Tops for Shops
Outside London, Glasgow is the biggest
retail centre in the UK. From innovative
design outlets to indoor malls like Buchanan
Galleries, Princes Square and the St Enoch
Centre, there’s plenty of choice to suit all
tastes.
Lively Nightlife
You can choose from over 800 bars/pubs,
30 nightclubs and 51 cinema screens.
In terms of food, Glasgow was voted top
UK city outside London for choice and
quality of restaurants by Harden’s Top
UK Restaurants. Regular events such
as Gourmet Glasgow promote the city’s
restaurant scene and provide excellent
value for money.
Excellent Transport Links
Domestic and international transport links
are first-class. Glasgow Airport is 20 minutes
from the city centre and offers daily flights
to European and transatlantic destinations.
It’s just 50 minutes by train to Edinburgh
and less than an hour’s drive to some of
Scotland’s most spectacular scenery and a
range of outdoor sports facilities, including
skiing, climbing, windsurfing, sailing and of
course, world-class golf courses.
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Inverness
Aberdeen
Dundee
Perth
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Manchester
Birmingham
London
1. Late night shopping
2. Glasgow Airport
3. Live music aplenty
4. The Science Centre
5. Summer festivals
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Europe on our doorstep
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Glasgow is an exciting place to live, but
it’s just one of many amazing cities
across Europe.
With the advent of cheap flights it’s never
been easier to travel to the many exciting
destinations Europe has to offer. Using
Glasgow as your base you’ll find that
most destinations are within 2-3 hours
flying time from Glasgow. Ideal for a
weekend break or short vacation.
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Highlights include:
Barcelona - Spain
One of the world’s most dynamic and
stylish cities - always on the cutting edge
of architecture, food, fashion and music.
Prague - Czech Republic
One of Europe’s most popular tourist
destinations. Traditional pubs and
eateries augmented by gourmet
restaurants, trendy cafes and clubs.
Rome - Italy
It’s hard to say what you’ll find most
exciting about the Eternal City - the
opulence of the Vatican, the Forum,
the Colosseum. Rome is unique.
Paris - France
From romance along the Seine to
wonderful galleries and museums, the
Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees. Paris
is the essence of all things French.
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Information on the Professional
Graduate Diploma in Education
for International Students
Information for International Applicants
Since 1990, the University of Strathclyde has trained more than 700 Canadian and other overseas
teachers creating a network of Strathclyde graduates throughout Canada and the rest of the world.
Students studying for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Elementary
Education (Primary) and High School Education (Secondary) come from across Canada, the USA,
India, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia and other parts of the world. Before applying you may wish
to consult your Ministry of Education to ensure that the PGDE programme is recognised in your
particular province or state.
‘Being a Canadian student here
at Strathclyde, I feel that I have
definitely made the right choice in
coming to Scotland. It seemed a
rather daunting prospect at first but
from day one I was made to feel
welcome from both staff, and fellow
students’.
Graduate, University of Guelph, Canada
‘I chose Strathclyde School
of Education because of the
amount of subjects offered in their
Secondary course, compared
to the smaller British Teachers’
colleges. I feel I made the right
decision’.
‘My decision to enrol in the PGDE
(Secondary) course at Strathclyde
was guided by the assurances
of members of the Faculty of
Education at both Queen’s
University and U.W.O. that the
school was of a highly reputable
standard. After six months of study,
I am confident in making the same
assurances’.
Graduate, Queen’s University, Canada
‘I made the best decision of my life
to study at Strathclyde. The quality
of the teachers, school placements
and support is all excellent’
Graduate, Towson University, USA
Graduate, University of Toronto, Canada
‘Attending the PGDE Primary
course at the University of
Strathclyde was one of the best
educational and life decisions I
have made. The course challenged
me and helped define me as
a teacher and educator. I was
also able to combine by passion
for teaching with my desire for
adventure and to travel. My
qualifications are convertible
across many countries and fuel
my passion to educate and inspire
on an international scale. I will
treasure my time in at Strathclyde,
the friends that I have made and
my education for the rest of my life.’
Elizabeth Kuzyk, Graduate, Canada
General requirements for both
Primary and Secondary
Beyond academic qualifications,
evidence of having worked with
young people, or the public,
good interpersonal skills, and an
understanding of primary and
secondary education will be viewed
favourably. The Admissions team
also place an emphasis on interpersonal skills as demonstrated
during the interview – see Interview
section overleaf.
Primary
You should have a good Bachelor’s
degree (Ordinary or Honours)
from a Canadian university, other
university overseas or equivalent.
You must provide proof of studies
in English and Mathematics
(e.g. currently Grade 12 English
and Grade 12 Mathematics in
Ontario; CEGEP (2nd year)
English and CEGEP (2nd year)
Mathematics in Quebec; Grade 12
English and Grade 12 Mathematics
in other provinces).
Secondary
You should have a good Bachelor’s
degree (Ordinary or Honours) from
a Canadian or other university
overseas. Students will qualify in
one teachable and your first degree
must contain specific subject study
which is relevant to the intended
teaching qualification. It must also
be of appropriate breadth and
depth for teaching the subject in
secondary schools.
As a general rule the teaching
subject will represent approximately
one third of the total study in each
academic year for three years. If
your timetable during the PGDE
course permits, you may attend
classes in another teachable
and attendance will be recorded.
However attendance at classes
alone will not qualify you to teach
the second subject and additional
school placement experience may
be required when you return home,
in order to allow you to teach both
subjects.
Information on the Professional
Graduate Diploma in Education
for International Students
Can I do a joint course in
Primary and Secondary
Education?
It is presently not possible to do
a joint primary and secondary
teaching Professional Graduate
Diploma. You must choose either
primary or secondary.
Student profile
The majority of students on both
courses are Scottish. Canadians
and other international students
make up between 5% and 10%
of the student body. At Strathclyde
as a whole, 15% of the student
population come from outside
the UK.
How to apply?
There are various ways in which
you can apply for the course.
It is possible to apply directly to
the university by completing an
online application form and further
information about how to do this
can be found on the university
website: www.strath.ac.uk. You can
also speak to staff in the Education
Courses Support Team who can
advise you on how to apply directly:
hass-courses-edu@strath.ac.uk
If you are Canadian you might
wish to contact one of our
representatives to request an
application form, further information
and support. Our overseas
representatives may be found here:
www.strath.ac.uk/rio/prospective/
reps/
The PGDE programme starts
during the last week of August.
Applications received after April
may not be considered until the
following year.
Interviews
Members of the Strathclyde team
meet prospective students and
conduct interviews in Toronto,
Canada in October, January and
March / April.
The aim of our visits is to give
you more information about the
course by means of a presentation
and to determine if you are
suited to teaching by holding a
personal interview. You will meet
with members of the teaching
staff at Strathclyde as part of
the selection procedure. In the
personal interview they will be
interested in your personality,
communication skills, commitment
to and perception of the role of
the teacher, subject expertise and
knowledge, and extracurricular
interests.
What you should do if you are
given an Offer of Study
If successful at interview you
should receive an Offer of Study
letter from the University of
Strathclyde shortly afterwards
which you should sign and return
along with your deposit of £2,000 to
confirm your place of study at the
university. This deposit is required
upfront from students under the UK
Government’s points-based system
of immigration regulations and is
deducted from your tuition fees.
With your Offer of Study letter you
will also receive further information
on the process and a detailed
breakdown of the amount the Entry
Clearance Officer will expect you to
show evidence of when you apply
for your student visa (balance of
tuition fee, accommodation rent
and daily living costs for the period
of study).
You will also be sent an application
form for university accommodation
which you should return to
Strathclyde.
Once we have received your
deposit of £2,000 we will issue you
with a Certificate of Acceptance of
Study (CAS) which you can then
use to obtain a student visa. Please
check www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint
for the most up-to-date information
on visas and immigration. It is
vitally important that you begin the
visa application process as soon
as you receive the Certificate of
Acceptance of Study (CAS). This
can, at times, be a lengthy process
and a delay in obtaining your visa
may lead to you being unable to
register for the course in time.
Your £2,000 will be refunded if a
visa is refused or if the university
subsequently withdraws its offer.
Please note that you should apply
for your visa in plenty of time as
it can often take longer than the
published processing times during
the busy summer months. You
must arrive and register for the
course no later than 10 days after
the course start date, otherwise
you may have to defer and reapply
for the following year.
Documentation to arrange before
you leave home
Each student must provide a full
police report obtained from the
police in their local area. Without
this students would be unable to
proceed on any placement in a
Scottish school. Please note that
a general report often specifically
excludes the vulnerable sector
and it is vital that the report should
show a full police check.
Accommodation
If you are accepted on to the PGDE
course you can apply for a place in
Student Residences on the John
Anderson Campus. Residences
comprise single study bedrooms
with access to catering, laundry
and café/restaurant facilities.
Housing contracts for campus
accommodation will coincide with
the dates of the PGDE course.
For up-to-date details of fees
contact the Accommodation Office.
e: student.accommodation@strath.
ac.uk
w: www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation
Private Rented Accommodation
Graduate students often prefer
to look for accommodation in the
private rented sector. Finding a
room or flat can be difficult, but
you should be able to secure
accommodation as you will be
arriving at least one month before
the regular academic year begins
which puts you at an advantage.
Rent varies greatly, but you should
expect to pay £250-£350 per
month in a shared flat, plus bills for
heating etc.
Assistance and advice for those
seeking accommodation in the
private sector are available at our
Accommodation Office (email:
student.accommodation@strath.
ac.uk). While you are looking
for accommodation, temporary
housing is usually available at
competitive rates in the City Centre.
Students who are accompanied
by partners who wish to stay in
self-contained accommodation
can expect to pay £400 - £600 per
month for a one bedroom flat.
Excellent Student Support
The School of Education places
great emphasis on supporting
international students – as does
the University of Strathclyde as a
whole.
The School of Education emails
students once they have accepted
their Offer of Study to advise them
of pre-arrival issues and to confirm
details of the welcome programme.
Students usually arrive during
the week prior to the start of the
PGDE program. Students with
an accommodation contract for
Student Residences can usually
get in to their room the week prior
to the start of the programme. On
arrival in Scotland students should
make their own way to campus.
Directions and information may be
found here:
www.strath.ac.uk/visiting
You will be given an orientation
programme on the Thursday /
Friday prior to the start of the
PGDE course to introduce you to
staff and to welcome you to the
university and to the City. During
your stay, you can seek advice
from the advice team. The team
can offer advice on a number of
issues including, among others,
visas, health, course work, travel,
finance, and any other assistance
you need in settling in.
In most institutions the student
support ends once the classes
start. Not at Strathclyde. The
Advice Team in Student Experience
offers a programme of social
activities and weekly informal
meetings for all international
students. To find out about these
activities as well as what is going
on around campus, send your
email address to:
melanie.fariss@strath.ac.uk
You can contact the Advice Team in
Student Experience:
e: melanie.fariss@strath.ac.uk
w: www.strath.ac.uk/sees
Tuition fees, scholarships and
living costs (please note that
these are based on current figures
and will vary form year to year)
Tuition fees for 2011/12 are £9,800.
There is a small increase in tuition
fees year on year, in line with
inflation. We offer a Strathclyde
scholarship of £1,500 to all
international students on the PGDE
course. You do not need to apply
for the scholarship; it is deducted
from your tuition fees, leaving a
balance of approximately £8,300.
Estimated living costs for a single
student...(see over)
Living Costs
Weekly costs
University accommodation £75 - £90
Food, local travel, telephone,
laundry, entertainment etc
£75
Sub - total approximately £150/week
x 42 weeks*
*36 week session + 6 weeks
vacation/graduation
Additional transport costs incurred
through placement travelling can be
claimed on production of receipts etc.
(an expense form can be obtained and
must be completed by the students, and
agreed by course staff for reimbursement
of additional expenses).
Additional Expenses – one off costs:
Bed sheets, towels, crockery,
cutlery, books and stationery,
warm clothing etc
£500
Living costs
£6,800
Tuition fees
£9,800
Total
£16,600
Less bursary of £1,500 £15,100
These figures are based on figures
for the year 2011/12. For accurate
and up-to-date costs check the
website:
www.strath.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
The balance of your tuition fees
should be paid in full on arrival.
At present there is a facility to
pay fees in instalments but this is
currently under review.
Accommodation fees can be paid
per term or monthly by direct debit.
Loans
You should be eligible to apply for
a Canadian Student Loan and/
or Provincial Student Assistance
plans to support your studies at
Strathclyde.
For further details please
contact:
Linda Brownlow, Course Leader
e: linda.brownlow@strath.ac.uk
Students from the USA can apply
for student loans in the usual
way (see: www.strath.ac.uk/
rio/prospective/usa/ for useful
information).
Paul Chambers, Course
Coordinator
e: paul.chambers@strath.ac.uk
Teaching in Scotland
Successful completion of the
Strathclyde Faculty of Education
PGDE program provides
qualification for registration with
the General Teaching Council
(Scotland). The Teacher Induction
Scheme guarantees a post in a
Scottish school for the first year
in teaching to graduating ‘home’
students or those who have at least
3 years’ residency in the UK before
the commencement of the course.
Entry to this scheme is not normally
available to overseas students.
However students from overseas
can (and often do) remain in
Scotland to teach and can
complete their probationary period
by following an alterative route
to full registration with the GTC
(Scotland). Please contact paul.
chambers@strath.ac.uk for further
information.
You may be eligible to remain in
the UK to work under Tier 2, which
gives concessions to students who
have studied in the UK and wish
to remain in the UK to work. For
further details please see:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Or
University of Strathclyde School of Education,
Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences,
Glasgow G1 1QE
Useful links
University of Strathclyde
www.strath.ac.uk
Education in Scotland
www.gtcs.org.uk/ (GTC Scotland)
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/
Education (Scottish Executive
Education Department)
Preparing to come to Strathclyde
www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint
City of Glasgow
www.seeglasgow.com
Scotland
www.visitscotland.com
British High Commission in Canada
and other information
www.britainincanada.org
1. Paris
2. Barcelona
3. Rome
4. Berlin
5. Prague
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The Professional Graduate
Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The Professional Graduate Diploma
in Education (PGDE) is a 36 week, trisemester course for graduates wishing
to train as either primary or secondary
teachers.
You can expect an imaginative and
innovative programme which uses
participative styles of learning and is
designed to make you an effective teacher
for the 21st century.
Those following the primary route will
be qualified to teach the full range of the
curriculum from Nursery to Primary 7.
Subject areas currently on offer for the
secondary routes include:
Art&Design
Computing
Gaelic
Home Economics
German
Music
Technological Education
Biology with Science
Drama
Geography
Mathematics
Spanish
Physical Education
Chemistry with Science
English
History
French
Italian
Physics with Science
NB This list may be subject to change / confirmation
The course is designed to conform to the
Scottish Government Guidelines for Teacher
Training Courses and is accredited by the
General Teaching Council (Scotland). It is
an internationally recognised qualification.
There are a number of pathways through
the programme, including both full-time
(36 weeks) and part-time (72 weeks over
two years, and involving daytime, evening,
weekend and holiday periods).
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Entry Requirements
General requirements for both Primary
and Secondary
Beyond academic qualifications, evidence
of having worked with young people, or the
public, good interpersonal skills, and an
understanding of primary and secondary
education will be viewed favourably. Primary
Prior to entry to the course, prospective
students are required to be in possession of:
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A University degree - a first degree of any
recognised University at ordinary / pass or
honours level (a degree should have at
least 360 credit points)
• SCE Higher Grade English at Grade C
or above
• SCE Standard Mathematics
(Credit Level 1 or 2)
Acceptable Equivalent Qualifications English
• GCE Advanced Level passes in English
Language or English Literature
• GCSE passes in both English Language
(C+) and English Literature (C+)
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National Units - Communication (NC) at
higher level and Literature 1 at higher
level. These used to be known as
National Certificate modules
‘Communications 4’ (7110051)
and ‘Literature 1’ (7111021).
Acceptable Equivalent Qualifications Mathematics
• GCSE Mathematics at B or above
• SCE Intermediate 2 Mathematics
• Intermediate 2 Maths (three modules and
a pass in the examination at A-C)
The Scottish Government may change
these requirements. Normally several years’
notice is given of impending changes. It is
the responsibility of applicants to be aware
of current minimum requirements.
Secondary
You should have a good Bachelor’s degree
(Ordinary or Honours) from a recognised
university. Students will qualify in one
subject and your first degree must contain
specific subject study which is relevant to
the intended teaching qualification. It must
also be of appropriate breadth and depth for
teaching the subject in secondary schools.
As a general rule the teaching subject
should represent approximately one third
of the total study in each academic year for
three years.
For specific subject requirements please
consult the university website –
www.strath.ac.uk
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Structure of
the PGDE Course
The PGDE course is modular
and has 120 credits.
manage the number of placements has
now been established.
Core provision comprises the following
modules:
On campus, this module will be taught
primarily in distinct sector groups. Within
the Primary route, there will be separate
PPL lectures and tutorials, while within
the Secondary route classes will be
taught predominantly in subject specific
groups. Additionally, there will be some
cross-sector classes and cross-curricular
classes.
Pedagogy and Placement
Learning (PPL) 40 credits
Educational Studies
40 credits
Pedagogy and
Curriculum (P and C)
40 credits
Pedagogy and Placement
Learning Module (PPL)
This module will be experienced partly on
campus but predominantly in schools. Its
purpose will be to enable you to become
an effective teacher who promotes
learning by being aware of appropriate
pedagogical strategies, including the use
of assessment as a tool for learning.
In schools, you will observe teachers
within classes, work with them on a
cooperative basis, prepare and teach
lessons under teacher supervision
and receive advice on how you might
develop your classroom practice. Tutors
will also observe your teaching and will
provide one-to-one post-lesson tutorials.
Over a number of years, the university
has developed a close partnership with
Local Authorities to assist in securing
placements in their schools. Money has
been allocated from Scottish Government
to provide a Coordinator within each
authority or cluster group and a system to
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Educational Studies Module
Within the Educational Studies module,
you are encouraged to discuss and to
reflect on the principles underlying the
work of all teachers e.g. assessment,
classroom management and the concepts
involved in effective teaching and
learning. However, these issues cannot
and must not be separated from the
wider educational and socio-economic
climate in which schools operate and
it is therefore important that you also
understand some of the historical,
psychological and philosophical bases
which underpin effective education
provision in the 21st century.
The Educational Studies module, in
conjunction with other course modules,
provides a sound conceptual and
practical base for beginning teachers
– a solid foundation which can be
built on during continuing professional
development. A menu of option classes
is also offered as part of this module
covering a range of pertinent issues.
These topics will be delivered by staff with
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Structure of
the PGDE Course continued
specific research interests and expertise
in the areas offered.
The normal format for teaching this
module will be a lecture to the whole
cohort followed by tutorial classes
comprised of a mixture of primary
students with secondary students from
various subject disciplines. Pedagogy and
Curriculum Module (P&C)
Although this module is presented in
the context of the Scottish educational
system, it is intended to equip you to
teach in any system. The module will
examine what is taught in Scottish
schools; how it is taught; how it is
assessed and how we use assessment to
promote learning. The P&C module and the PPL modules
will complement and supplement each
other. Within the Primary route, the prime
function of the P&C module will be to
familiarise students with the content of
the various areas which comprise the
primary curriculum. Within the secondary
route, the prime function of the modules
for each teaching subject will be to
provide the background in the subject and
the appropriate classroom skills required
of the specialist subject teacher
Professional E-Portfolio
The E-Portfolio has been devised to
support your learning and to contribute
to best practice in placement schools.
During the PGDE course you will be
expected to keep a reflective portfolio of
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your progress. You will keep the portfolio
electronically within the University’s virtual
learning environment. Assessment
To be awarded the Professional Graduate
Diploma in Education, you must pass all
course modules.
For the part-time students these modules
are spread over the 2 years of the course.
APEL (Accredited Prior Experiential
Learning) is not currently available for
either the full-time or the part-time version
of this vocational course.
Masters Credits
During the course, there will be an
opportunity for students to achieve 80
credits at Masters Level which may be
used towards further study after the end
of the course.
For further details please contact:
Linda Brownlow, Course Leader e: linda.brownlow@strath.ac.uk
Or
Paul Chambers, Course Coordinator
e: paul.chambers@strath.ac.uk
University of Strathclyde School of Education
tel: +44 (0)141 950 3224
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Joint Honours – mathematics with
teaching, physics with teaching
Undergraduate Joint Honours degree
courses combining Mathematics with
teaching or Physics with teaching are
available as an alternative route in to the
teaching profession.
These courses are available at Honours
level, last four years and are accredited
by the General Teaching Council
for Scotland. Students with suitable
qualifications from 2 years of study at
university or college level could transfer
on to year 3 of the programme, specialise
in either Mathematics or Physics with
teaching and graduate after 2 years as
a fully qualified Mathematics or Physics
teacher.
The curriculum includes all the subjects
contained in the Professional Graduate
Diploma in Education (PGDE) course.
Therefore, on successful completion of
the course, students will immediately be
qualified to start their probationary year in
a Scottish secondary school in the August
after graduation.
During the first two years of the course,
students will follow a similar curriculum
to those doing the BSc in Mathematics
or Physics (as appropriate). Students
take mainstream classes as well as
elective classes, including the chance to
take a taster class in education. In year
3, students will undertake the first third
of the material in the PGDE course, as
well as further classes in Mathematics or
Physics. The year 4 curriculum consists
of the remaining two-thirds of the PGDE
course and more Mathematics or Physics
classes. The ratio of education classes to
Mathematics or Physics classes is 1:2 in
Year 3 and 2:1 in Year 4.
Students will be required to have
an interview and to undergo a full
background check through “Disclosure
Scotland” before being accepted onto the
third year of the course.
For more advice on your suitability
to transfer on to the Joint Honours
undergraduate programme
Mathematics with teaching or Physics
with teaching, please contact:
paul.chambers@strath.ac.uk
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5. Kelvingrove Art Gallery, West End culture
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