PGDE Secondary Education: Modern Studies

Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

40 SCQF credits from either politics or sociology. A further 40 SCQF credits from the subjects listed:
Economics
Criminology
Geography
History or Economic History
International relations
Law (please note that the LLB/LLB Hons Law is not acceptable as it does not contain the appropriate range of subjects)
Politics (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits) or Sociology (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits)
Social policy
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 must be in place at the time of application.

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

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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.

Typical jobs
Jobs related to this degree include:

Secondary Teacher
Head Teacher
Further Education Lecturer
Special Educational Needs Teacher

Core modules:

Education Studies: Professional Values
Professional Learning Through Enquiry
Professional Skills

Optional modules:

Masters Credits