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PGDE Secondary Teaching (Gaelic Medium)

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    PGDE: Full time 1 year

Course Description

 This course will prepare you for life as a secondary teacher, with the skills and knowledge to influence the lives of the young people you teach.

 
The course is offered in partnership with Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Highland councils, each working with the university through their local campus. The PGDE (Secondary) consists of 18 weeks study at the university plus 19 weeks in professional practice in schools. You must be a fluent Gaelic speaker prior to the start of the programme and your language proficiency will be assessed at interview. On this programme you will complete the majority of your school practice in a Gaelic medium education (GME) setting.

Entry Requirements

You must be a fluent Gaelic speaker prior to the start of the programme and your language proficiency will be assessed at interview.

A relevant degree at undergraduate level or above, preference will be given to those possessing a degree at Honours level, though consideration will also be given to those holding ordinary degrees, plus

Higher Grade English at Grade C or above

National 5 Mathematics (or equivalent)

Please note: There are subject specific entry guidelines for secondary teaching stipulated by GTC Scotland. These are available from the GTC Scotland website: Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Programmes of Initial Teacher Education in Scotland, 2013

Relevant experience already gained and given expression in the applicant’s accompanying personal statement will be taken into consideration.

You must be a fluent Gaelic speaker and able to read and write in Gaelic

Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course

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Fees

In 2018/19 Scottish and EU £1820, Rest of UK (RUK) £9000
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying. Students who are resident and studying in Scotland can apply for their fees to be paid by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). SAAS will determine eligibility.

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