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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: X3RG

PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Religious Education

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Perth, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Religious Education at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Perth, 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 90% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Educational Psychology and Learning
Religious Education Curriculum Development
Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Teaching Religious Studies in Secondary Schools
Inclusive Education and Diversity
Professional Practice in Schools
Assessment and Classroom Management
Research Methods in Education
UCAS Code:X3RG
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

English

UCAS Points21

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£38,000£38,500

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

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
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-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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  • For undergraduate study
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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Religious Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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