PostgraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Name: Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary is for graduates who want to become subject-specialist teachers in the secondary sector. This programme is the Scottish route to qualified teacher status. This is an intensive programme of study, divided equally between University-based and school-based activities. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Subject Pedagogy and Curriculum Design

Inclusive Classroom Practice and Differentiation

Educational Psychology and Learner Development

Assessment

Evaluation and Professional Inquiry

School Placement and Reflective Practice

Subject Specialism and Disciplinary Knowledge

Leadership

Professionalism and Educational Policy

Research Methods in Educational Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). 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%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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