Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish 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. USD26,583.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
Why choose this courseThe PGDE Modern Languages program at Strathclyde enjoys strong recognition among students, educators, and partner schools. You'll engage in dynamic learning that blends hands-on practice with rich idea-sharing in our multilingual classroom environment. Note: Italian must be paired with another language.Globally recognized certificationThis PGDE qualification is internationally respected and accredited by:the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)the Scottish GovernmentProspective international teachers should verify eligibility with their local education authorities.Practical experienceThe program includes 18 weeks of school placements across Scotland, where you'll demonstrate competency against the Standards for Provisional Registration through ongoing evaluation.Attendance is mandatory for full school days, including staff development sessions unless otherwise instructed by your placement school.These placements let you apply classroom knowledge, refine your teaching approach, acquire new methods, and build meaningful student connections.Maintaining a detailed progress portfolio during placements is essential. This documentation serves as evidence of meeting professional standards and lays groundwork for continuous career development.Program highlightsdesigned for skilled language specialists passionate about teaching French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin to young learnerscombines university instruction with 18 weeks of practical school experienceearns worldwide teaching qualification eligibilityoption to obtain 80 postgraduate-level creditsfinancial support options (exclusive to Scottish/Home students)Career pathwaysAn education degree opens diverse opportunities working with children and adolescents.Most PGDE alumni pursue secondary teaching careers nationwide. Discover post-graduation pathways.Scottish secondary educators utilize the Curriculum for Excellence framework, fostering student skill development while expanding their knowledge base.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
Degree requirements: An ordinary degree, or international equivalent. Degree must include: 80 SCQF credits in the language you wish to teach (if you wish to teach your native language, see 'Native Speakers'). 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. Residency can be evidenced by: transcript from year abroad, a statement from a University authority, British Council, Course organiser, Employer, Senior family member with whom they have lived, confirming dates of residency. The statement should normally be in the past tense specifying clearly the dates completed. Native speakers: 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. Experience & References: evidence that you have experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting, an understanding of modern secondary education, an ability to relate to people. Relevant experience should be noted in your personal statement. 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