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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
Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) religious moral education course is a rewarding and absorbing experience and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession. By training to teach religious moral education at Strathclyde, you will benefit from:
purposeful, inclusive and multicultural education
an emphasis on philosophical and critical thinking skills
the exploration of a variety of religious beliefs and those beliefs independent of religion
innovative teaching strategies informed by current research
a strong emphasis on the development of resourcing and course writing skills
opportunities for peer micro-teaching
expert-led workshops from teacher practitioners
the exploration of the purposeful use of various technologies in teaching
opportunities for sharing resources with other RME students
an input by experts from faith communities
an insight into the content of other curricular areas in relation to RME
strong links with school practitioners
Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
80 SCQF credits in two or more of the areas listed below:
religious studies
philosophy
theology
divinity
sociology of religion
anthropology of religion
psychology of religion
Students wishing to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools must have a minimum of 80 SCQF credit points in:
Religious Studies
Theology
Divinity
This may include a maximum of 20 credit points in philosophy related to religion.
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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