PGDE Primary (Gaelic Medium)

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) PGDE Primary (Gaelic Medium) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) consists of 18 weeks study at the university, plus 18 weeks in professional practice in schools. The placements in schools are arranged nationally and you will be placed in schools within travelling distance of your home or term-time address. You must be a fluent Gaelic speaker at the start of this course and your language proficiency will be assessed at interview. International tuition fees are £15,870 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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