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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: X3BS
PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Business Education
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Kirkwall, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Business Education at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Kirkwall, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The course is offered in partnership with Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Perth and Kinross, and Shetland Islands Councils, each working with the university through their local campus. The course is also offered in partnership with Aberdeen City and Scottish Borders councils, with applicants based in the Borders registered through UHI Inverness. The PGDE (Secondary) consists of 17 weeks study at the university plus 19 weeks in professional practice in schools. 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 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Professional Practice in Secondary Schools
Business Curriculum and Pedagogy
Teaching and Learning in Business Education
Educational Psychology and Classroom Management
Assessment and Differentiation in Secondary Education
Subject Specialism: Business Studies
Digital Technologies in Business Teaching
Professional Enquiry and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:X3BS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D English |
| UCAS Points | 21 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,870
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,870
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,000 | £21,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 36% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£28,000
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: CAH17-01). 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
10%Work & Study
40%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
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
85%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Business Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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