Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Mandarin and French - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only) in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
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Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,850
(c. USD26,522.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
Join our program alongside skilled linguists and passionate educators dedicated to instructing youth in French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin. Experience a blend of on-campus learning and 18 weeks of school placements. Earn a globally recognized teaching qualification. Option to obtain 80 Masters-level credits. Scholarships offered (exclusive to Scottish/Home students).Why choose this course?The PGDE Modern Languages program at Strathclyde is highly regarded by students, faculty, and partner schools. You'll engage in dynamic, practice-oriented education and exchange diverse perspectives within our multilingual cohort. Note: Italian must be paired with another language.Learning & instructionOur program fosters hands-on, collaborative learning to address your professional goals and encourage lifelong skill enhancement.EvaluationSuccessful completion of all modules is required to earn the PGDE certification.Practical experienceThe course includes an 18-week teaching placement in a Scottish school, where you'll be regularly assessed against the Standards for Provisional Registration.Full participation in school activities, including staff development days, is mandatory unless otherwise instructed by your placement school.Placements allow you to apply classroom knowledge, refine your teaching approach, acquire new methods, and build meaningful student connections.Maintain a progress portfolio during placement, which documents your growth toward teaching standards and prepares you for ongoing professional development.Future opportunitiesAn education degree opens doors to various careers involving children and young adults.Most PGDE alumni pursue secondary school teaching positions nationwide.Scottish secondary educators utilize the Curriculum for Excellence framework, helping students cultivate skills, deepen understanding, and broaden 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