Overview

This PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (English) course from Edinburgh Napier University is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom.

We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies including interdisciplinary learning classroom research, and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work not just with university tutors, but also the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.

Careers & employability

Secondary English Teacher (in Scotland, UK or most countries of the world).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning & Teaching 1

Learning & Teaching 2

Contexts of Learning

Professional Enquiry

School Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject.

Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable.

We also require Scottish Higher English at Grade C or equivalent as well as National 5 Mathematics or National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

Please note you will also be expected to attend an interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24975 GBP / year

≈ 24975 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,790

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers & employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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