Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
German and Mandarin - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only) in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,850
(c. USD26,592.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
Join us to learn alongside skilled linguists and passionate educators dedicated to instructing youth in French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Mandarinbenefit from campus-based instruction and 18 weeks of school placementsqualify to teach internationallyearn up to 80 Masters-level creditsfunding options for Scottish/Home studentsCombine language studies:These languages can also be studied together.Program highlightsThe PGDE Modern Languages program at Strathclyde is highly regarded by students, faculty, and partner schools. Experience dynamic learning through hands-on practice and diverse idea-sharing in our multilingual environment. Note: Italian must be paired with another language.Instructional approachOur program fosters engaged, participatory learning to address professional goals and encourage lifelong development.EvaluationSuccessful completion of all modules is required to earn the PGDE.Practical experienceThe course includes an 18-week placement in a Scottish school, where you'll demonstrate competency in meeting provisional teaching standards.Full participation in school activities, including staff development days, is mandatory unless otherwise instructed.Placements allow you to apply classroom knowledge, refine teaching methods, and build student connections.Maintain a progress portfolio during placement, which helps document your professional growth and meets certification requirements.Career pathsAn education degree prepares you for various roles involving children and youth.Most PGDE graduates become secondary school teachers nationwide.Scottish secondary educators utilize the Curriculum for Excellence framework to nurture student capabilities while expanding their knowledge base.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
Degree requirements - You need an ordinary degree, or international equivalent. Degree must include: 80 SCQF credits in the language you wish to teach. All the languages taught in Scotland are valuable – there is no hierarchy of language. The entry requirements outlined take account of the context in which languages are taught. Where possible, applicants should offer more than one language. First language: 80 credits in the first language, six months' residency before course starts, evidence of residency must be provided. Second language: 80 credits in the second language, three months' residency before course starts, evidence of residency must be provided. Native speakers: You need a degree in own language, native speakers of a modern language who have finished a degree in their own language which meets the requirements for the first language offered outlined above may train to teach their native language. For example; a Chinese student with a degree in Chinese can train to teach Mandarin in Scotland. Students who are native speakers of a modern foreign language and have a degree in a language other than their native tongue may train to teach that language plus their native tongue. For example; a French student with a degree in Spanish can train to teach French and Spanish in Scotland, presuming that the candidate meets the residency requirements for both languages. 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. For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 (no individual test score below 5.5) or equivalent. TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.
Tuition
GBP
19,850