Get into Teaching

We're holding a online 'Get Into Teaching' event on Thursday 16th June that allows you to get up close and personal with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). This event is suited to those who are keen to pursue a graduate entry route into primary or secondary teaching in Scotland.

Our PGDE Course Leader Catherine Whitley will be hosting the event which will provide an insight into our PGDE programme and what you can expect before, during and after the PGDE. It will also give you a chance to speak to the subject leaders , current students and recent graduates and ask questions regarding our entry requirements, start dates, course content, careers service and fees and funding.

The draft programme is:

• 4:00 – 4:10: Welcome
• 4:10 – 4:20: Hear from our Careers team as they provide top tips for your PGDE application
• 4:20 – 4:25: One of our current students shares their experience of the PGDE
• 4:30 – 5:00: An overview of the PGDE programme
• 5:00 – 5:30: Explore your subject of interest with the subject leader (includes Q&A)

Please note the programme is subject to change.

Why study the PGDE at the University of Strathclyde?

• Our School of Education is ranked 3rd in the UK for Education The Times Good University Guide 2021
• We’re the largest provider of Initial Teacher Education in Scotland
• Learn through taught classes and 18 weeks of placements in a school in Scotland
• Become qualified to teach in locations worldwide
• Guaranteed teaching job for a year following qualification, in a Scottish school
• As a newly qualified teacher, you can receive an additional financial enhancement in the region of £8,000 under the Preference Waiver Scheme
• City centre location in Glasgow with great transport links

This event will be held on ZOOM and the joining link will be sent to you prior to the event.

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