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Study Details: Full-time: 36 weeks including 18 weeks of placement experience
Part-time: two years including 18 weeks of full-time placement experience
As a teacher of psychology, you’ll teach young people about the science of the mind and behaviour, and show pupils how they can analyse actions and interaction using evidence and theories.
Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Psychology course is a rewarding and absorbing experience where you will be contributing to a growing subject at a key time in its development. You'll develop your prior understanding of psychology, learning how to make the subject accessible to pupils. You'll also draw on your psychological knowledge in studying how to apply the science of learning in classroom contexts.
Our tutors are highly experienced and knowledgeable and will provide you with personalised feedback throughout your studies to help you develop. They'll also assist you in connecting with the broader community of psychology teachers throughout Scotland and internationally.
Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
80 SCQF credits in psychology, to include psychology research methods
Due to the limited availability of school placement in Psychology, it is anticipated that we will only be able to offer places on Psychology to students eligible to study it as a dual-qualifying subject. This means having at least 80 University credits in another secondary subject, as outlined by the GTCS. School placements will focus on one or both of the subjects, increasing the flexibility of what we can offer, and giving students more options at the end of the PGDE course, and better prospective employability. Please include in your personal statement that you are applying for a dual qualifying PGDE Psychology and indicate your other subject.
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.
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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
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