Secondary Education: Physics with Science (PGDE Graduates Only)
University of StirlingCourse Overview
Offered by University of Stirling, the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Secondary Education: Physics with Science (PGDE Graduates Only) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time structure. Education holds the power to transform lives and shape a better world. We need to inspire the next generation of scientists. Our PGDE will turn your passion for science into a rewarding career in teaching. International tuition fees are £6,500 per year, home/UK fees are £12,858 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£6,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,858
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Stirling
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
| 3 years | £29,000 | £32,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Stirling
University of Stirling offers Secondary Education: Physics with Science (PGDE Graduates Only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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