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Study Details: 36 weeks full-time including 18 weeks of placement experience
Technological education allows pupils to undertake projects which are engaging, active and challenging. The University of Strathclyde has dedicated facilities for students on this course to be able to experience an environment similar to a teaching classroom. This includes a state-of-the-art wood workshop and a design and digital manufacturing facility. The result is students equipped to teach all subjects from wood craft to 3D printing.
Our technological education tutors are dedicated to the subject and can offer advice and help in all areas of craftwork, graphics, computer design and microprocessor programming. The facilities within the digital manufacturing lab are used by students from all over the University, allowing PGDE students to experience the latest in a whole range of different fields.
Degree requirements
Ordinary degree with 80 SCQF level 8 credits in Technology Education.
Degree must include:
20 SCQF credits from at least one of the following subjects:
mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering/sciences
mechatronics
architecture
construction technology
building services
40 SCQF credits from at least one of the following subjects:
computer-aided design
graphic design
computer-aided design manufacture
industrial design
product design
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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