English (PGDE - Graduates only)

Study with us
learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools
become qualified to teach in locations worldwide
opportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level credits
funded places available (Scottish/Home students only)

Why this course?
Training to become an English teacher gives you the opportunity to share your passion for the subject, inspiring and shaping the lives of your students.

Teaching English at Secondary level gives you the opportunity to share your passion for your degree subject, open the hearts and minds of your students to new experiences and to develop in them a love of language and literature. You’ll also develop their key literacy skills such as reading, writing, talking and listening which play an integral role in learning across the curriculum.

Careers
A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people.

Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Learn more about what happens after your PGDE.

Secondary School Teachers in Scotland use the Curriculum for Excellence framework. They work with their class to develop skills and abilities, and encourage the pupils to expand their knowledge and understanding further.

Degree requirements    

An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

At least 80 SCQF credits in English. 40 of these SCQF credit points must be in Literature (this could include texts translated into English.

A maximum of 40 SCQF credit points can be taken from any of the following areas:

Media Studies

Film

Creative Writing

Journalism

English Language

Advertising

Law

Maths & English    

Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above

National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above

Maths and English qualifications can be in progress at the time of application.

Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.

Experience & References    

evidence that you have experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting

an understanding of modern secondary education

an ability to relate to people

Relevant experience should be noted in your personal statement.

At present, it's difficult for all potential student teachers to access schools to gain experience in support of their application for programmes of Initial Teacher Education. Where possible, opportunities should be sought to gain experience in contexts which involve working with children and/or young people.