Study Gaelic (PGDE - Graduates only) at University of Strathclyde in the UK, Strathclyde Institute of Education

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Training to become a teacher of Gaelic gives you the opportunity to share your passion for the subject. 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).Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Gaelic course is a rewarding and absorbing experience. As a teacher of Gaelic, you’ll be responsible for educating and engaging the next generation as they develop their skills and fluency in Gaelic. Successful completion of this course will qualify students to enter into the Gaelic teaching profession, where there is currently a shortage of skilled teachers. 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.

Which department am I in?

Strathclyde Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees

£20,950.00 (US$ 27,055) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected August 2027

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 contain at least 80 SCQF credits in Gaelic or Celtic (specialising in Scottish Gaelic). You must be fluent in spoken Gaelic, this is assessed at interview. 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.