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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
UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: Q3X1
English (PGDE - Graduates only)
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
10 monthsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) English (PGDE - Graduates only) at University of Aberdeen. 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... 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
English Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Curriculum Design and Planning for Secondary English
Inclusive Classroom Practice and Differentiation
Assessment
Feedback and Student Progress
Digital Technologies in English Teaching
Professional Practice and School Placement
Educational Psychology and Adolescent Development
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:Q3X1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
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
Tuition Fees for 2025/26 Academic Year £20,800 Tuition Fees for 2026/27 Academic Year £20,800 Tuition Fees for 2025/26 Academic Year (Self-funded Students *) £14,800 The above fee includes the £6,000 Aberdeen Global Scholarship provided to self-funded international students. Full terms and conditions apply
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
92%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen offers English (PGDE - Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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