Modern Studies (PGDE - Graduates only): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Strathclyde, UK

Modern Studies (PGDE - Graduates only)

UK

What will I learn?

Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Modern Studies course is a rewarding and absorbing experience and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession. Worldwide qualification The PGDE is a well-recognised teaching qualification worldwide and is regulated by: the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS),the Scottish Government. Study with us learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools become qualified to teach in locations worldwide opportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level credits funded places available (Scottish/Home students only)

Which department am I in?

Strathclyde Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees
£20,950.00 (22,82,632) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2026

Venue

University of Strathclyde

The Learning and Teaching Building,

49 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G1 1XU, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

An ordinary degree, or international equivalent. Degree must include 40 SCQF credits from either politics or sociology. A further 40 SCQF credits from the subjects listed: Economics Criminology Geography History or Economic History International relations Law (please note that the LLB/LLB Hons Law is not acceptable as it does not contain the appropriate range of subjects) Politics (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits) or Sociology (only where not used as first 40 SCQF credits) Social policy. Maths & English Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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