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Study PGDE in Secondary Teaching at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate Professional Graduate Diploma in Education programme is for graduates wishing to enter the teaching profession in Scotland at secondary level.
These entry requirements are for the 2026/27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year will be published on 1 July 2026.
A UK undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent. You should hold at least 80 UK credits, at least 40 of which should be at SCQF level 8 or above, in the subject you wish to teach. These credits can either be as part of your undergraduate degree, or completed through additional university study. Please contact the admissions office for further advice.
You should also hold the following:
SQA Higher English at grade C or GCSE English Language AND GCSE English Literature, both at grade C/4
SQA National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics (formerly Lifeskills Maths) at grade C or GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4
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This programme is comprised of three blocks. Each block contains a balance between University-based and school-based activities.
Campus activities will include lectures and workshops, with a focus on student-centred learning in a multidisciplinary setting.
Professional Placements in schools include observation and analysis of teaching and learning, and teaching practice.
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