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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: TA15

Mandarin and Italian (PGDE - Graduates only)

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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9 monthsDuration
£8,000Per Year (Home)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Mandarin and Italian (PGDE - Graduates only) at University of Strathclyde. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time structure. The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route to those who want to become a Primary or Secondary teacher in Scotland. The PGDE is an internationally recognised qualification, newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in their home country. Applicant Information Hub We’ve mapped out the process for applying to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on our website. Home/uk fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Pedagogy of Modern Languages
Language Acquisition and Teaching Methodology
Curriculum Design and Assessment in Secondary Languages
Cultural and Linguistic Development in the Classroom
School Placement and Professional Practice
Educational Psychology and Learner Behaviour
Subject Specialisation: Mandarin Studies
Subject Specialisation: Italian Studies
UCAS Code:TA15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£8,000

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision. Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a ra

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£32,000£38,000
3 years£30,000£31,000£33,000
5 years£34,500£35,000£38,000

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
£31,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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
93%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Mandarin and Italian (PGDE - Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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