Transform lives with a career in teaching
Study a PGDE at Moray House School of Education and Sport to learn how to support, inspire and guide young people to reach their potential while fulfilling yours.
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Benefits
Salary
Once fully qualified, secondary teachers start on a salary of £38,655 a year.
Pension
Teachers enjoy a generous pension, based on average career earnings.
Connections
The University has strong and long-lasting connections with the schools where you'll study and work.
Travel
Once fully qualified, some teachers use the transferable skills they have learnt to take up teaching opportunities elsewhere in the world.
Hear from our students who have gone on to teach around the world
What our students say
'At Moray House...you are shown a world of possibilities for what teachers can do and be.' - Tom Bird
'They know their subjects, they know how to teach us and teach pupils. And Edinburgh is a wonderful city.' - Andrew Broadfoot
'I feel I can be completely transparent about how I’m doing throughout the year, the highs and lows, and always receive a listening ear, encouragement and understanding.' - Lizzie McGhee
Why choose the University of Edinburgh?
Reputation
University of Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland for Education and Training (QS world rankings)
Location
Our campus is located right in the heart of Edinburgh, making it easy to access amenities, transport and entertainment.
History
We've been educating the teachers of tomorrow for 175 years.
Opportunities
Studying education opens up opportunities beyond the classroom. It also prepares you for careers such as school administrator, curriculum specialist or educational consultant.
Place2Be partnership
Place2Be, a children's mental health charity, offers all our student teachers access to mental health education, expertise and support.
Study Teacher Education
As well as PGDE options, we offer other routes to becoming a teacher for undergraduates and postgraduates, and continuing professional development for qualified teachers.
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