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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: WX45

Music Education - PGDE (Graduates only)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£28,919Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Music Education - PGDE (Graduates only) at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Please note this programme requires degree level credits as part of the requirements for entry. If you are looking to apply to our undergraduate BEd. programme, please visit the UCAS Conservatoire: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-of-education-music-hons/. As a participant on the PGDE (Music) programme, you will join a vibrant and diverse community sharing in a journey of professional enquiry designed to enhance your practice as an arts educator. International tuition fees are £28,919 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Professional Studies in Music Education
Curriculum Design and Classroom Practice
Adolescent Learning and Development
Educational Psychology and Inclusion
Music Pedagogy and Assessment
School Placement and Teaching Practice
Research Methods in Education
Professional Enquiry and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:WX45
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,919

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,919

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & Funding Tuition Fees Cost of Living & Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,500£30,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers Music Education - PGDE (Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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