PGDE Secondary Education

This page contains information for students starting the PGDE Secondary Education programme at the University of Edinburgh in August 2024.

Dr Steve Mcleister

Programme Director: PGDE (Secondary Education)

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Congratulations on your successful application to study on the PDGE Secondary Education programme at the University of Edinburgh.  We are delighted that you have chosen to join us to launch your teaching career, and every effort is being made to prepare our courses for the start of the academic year.  

This ‘joining information’ site contains important things to do before you arrive, information about your induction session, useful resources and what studying at the University of Edinburgh will be like.  There’s a lot to take in though so we would encourage you to bookmark this site and check back any time. 

We are all looking forward to welcoming you on the programme very soon.

Pre-arrival

What to do in preparation for your arrival in Edinburgh and before beginning your studies.

Your timetable

Find out about your timetable and the academic year dates.

Induction and Week One

Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week and the start of teaching.

Useful reading

To help you best prepare, your Programme Director has identified some pre-reading materials which will give you a head start on your programme.

PGDE Support Team

Our support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.

These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.

At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


The Careers Service is here to support all University of Edinburgh students, whatever stage you are at.  We can help you: 

  • Explore career possibilities, whether you have clear plans or no idea at all;
  • Build experience which fits in with your needs;
  • Make confident applications. 

Alongside a broad range of events and workshops, we offer high-quality, curated resources which you are able to access at any time. Our database, MyCareerHub, gives you access to part-time, vacation and graduate jobs which are located locally, nationally and internationally.


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