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UndergraduatePgDipEdUCAS: X121

PGDE (Primary) (Dumfries)

University of Glasgow
Dumfries, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The PgDipEd PGDE (Primary) (Dumfries) at University of Glasgow is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Dumfries, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. EDUCATION PRIMARY (DUMFRIES CAMPUS) - GRADUATES ONLY:- This postgraduate programme in Primary Education provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to develop a career in teaching. This GTCS-accredited qualification combines classroom learning with comprehensive placements throughout Dumfries & Galloway. This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), giving you the qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools across the UK. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy
Child Development and Learning
Inclusive Education and Diversity
Teaching Literacy and Numeracy
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Educational Psychology and Behaviour Management
School Experience and Mentored Practice
UCAS Code:X121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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 Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£30,500£32,000£33,000
5 years£34,500£35,500£38,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£30,000

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: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%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
92%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers PGDE (Primary) (Dumfries) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#10UK Ranking
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