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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: G5X1

Computing Science (PGDE - Graduates only)

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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10 monthsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Computing Science (PGDE - Graduates only) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time structure. The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is a one year (36 weeks) full-time course of professional training accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. If you are interested in embarking on a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can really make a difference, our PGDE programmes give you the opportunity to get a teaching qualification in just 36 weeks. The aim of the programme is to produce adaptable, flexible teachers who are able to collaborate and cooperate with other professionals, ready to the face challenges of teaching in the 21st century and to co... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Teaching Computing Science in Secondary Schools
Curriculum Design and Assessment in ICT
Inclusive Pedagogy and Differentiation
Professional Practice and School Placement
Educational Technology and Digital Learning
Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Research Methods in Science Education
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:G5X1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£20,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£38,000
3 years£31,000£31,000£33,000
5 years£30,500£34,500£37,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01). 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
15%Work & Study
45%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
72%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Computing Science (PGDE - Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#288QS World
#27UK Ranking
13,930+Students
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