Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary

Study for your Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary at one of the best schools in Scotland. Our 9-month PGDE programme will give you the skills and qualification you need to teach at Secondary school level. Graduates are qualified to teach and eligible for provisional registration from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Moray House has been educating teachers for over 175 years. We are currently ranked 1st in Scotland and 12th in the world in the 2024 QS World University Ranking by subject: Education and Training. Our world-class teaching staff will prepare you for a rewarding career in secondary schools in Scotland and around the world.

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Visit the University’s Degree Finder for detailed entry requirements, international grade equivalency, language requirements and for details on how to apply through the UCAS website.

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary, provides aspiring teachers with the theoretical and practical expertise to meet the needs of teaching in the 21st Century.

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Graduates from the PGDE Secondary programme are qualified to teach, and eligible for provisional registration from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Find details of tuition fees and opportunities for scholarships and financial support for our PGDE Secondary programmes.

Questions about your application or whether to apply? Contact the Admissions team or the Programme Directors who look forward to hearing from you.

Applications to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) must be made through UCAS. The following outlines entry requirements including subject-specific requirements, UCAS links for each secondary subject, further guidance on your personal statement and what to expect after applying.