The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route to those who want to become a Primary or Secondary teacher in Scotland. The PGDE is an internationally recognised qualification, newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in their home country. Why PGDE French and Italian - Gaelic Medium at Strathclyde?This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.If you're a Scottish, rest of UK or EU student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.Your CareerA degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Recent graduate job titles include:Secondary TeacherHead TeacherFurther Education LecturerSpecial Educational Needs Teacher.

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