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

Psychology - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only)

UK

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What will I learn?

As a teacher of psychology, you’ll teach young people about the science of the mind and behaviour, and show pupils how they can analyse actions and interaction using evidence and theories. Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Psychology course is a rewarding and absorbing experience where you will be contributing to a growing subject at a key time in its development. You'll develop your prior understanding of psychology, learning how to make the subject accessible to pupils. You'll also draw on your psychological knowledge in studying how to apply the science of learning in classroom contexts. Our tutors are highly experienced and knowledgeable and will provide you with personalised feedback throughout your studies to help you develop. They'll also assist you in connecting with the broader community of psychology teachers throughout Scotland and internationally. Our students find their skills in great demand due to their depth of learning and the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession. Worldwide qualification This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach primary education. The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the: General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Scottish Government.

Which department am I in?

Strathclyde Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

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

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

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:80 SCQF credits in psychology, to include psychology research methodsWe may be able to accept a lower second-class honours degree for entry to the Gaelic Medium version of the PGDE Psychology programme.Due to the limited availability of school placement in Psychology, it is anticipated that we will only be able to offer places on Psychology to students eligible to study it as a dual-qualifying subject. This means having at least 80 University credits in another secondary subject, as outlined by the GTCS. School placements will focus on one or both of the subjects, increasing the flexibility of what we can offer, and giving students more options at the end of the PGDE course, and better prospective employability. Please include in your personal statement that you are applying for a dual qualifying PGDE Psychology and indicate your other subject. Maths & EnglishHigher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or aboveNational 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.

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

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