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University of Strathclyde: Art and Design (PGDE - Graduates only)
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Strathclyde Institute of Education |
| Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
| hass-ug-selection@strath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01414448600 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route to those who want to become a Primary or Secondary teacher in Scotland. The PGDE is an internationally recognised qualification, newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in their home country.
Applicant Information Hub\ We’ve mapped out the process for applying to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on our website. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application. This process applies to both the Primary Education and Secondary Education routes.\ https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/
Why PGDE Art and Design at Strathclyde?\ This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.\ The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.\ You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.\ The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.\ If you're a Scottish, rest of UK or EU student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.\ Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Art & Design course is a rewarding and absorbing experience and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.
Your Career\ 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.
Recent graduate job titles include:\ Secondary Teacher\ Head Teacher\ Further Education Lecturer\ Special Educational Needs Teacher
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
UK University of the Year
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. Founded in 1796 as ‘a place of useful learning’, we are home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.
We offer flexible, innovative learning and deliver academic excellence through world-class research and teaching. Many of our courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.
Accolades
- The University was named UK University of the Year in the Daily …
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