Computing Science - Gaelic Medium (PGDE - Graduates only)

University of Strathclyde

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. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application. This process applies to both the Primary Education and Secondary Education routes. https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/teaching/pgde/ Why PGDE Computing - Gaelic Medium at Strathclyde?This course is a professional training course which qualifies you to teach secondary education.The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the Scottish Government.You learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland.The qualification allows you to teach in locations worldwide.If you're a Scottish, rest of UK or EU student, you're guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school after you graduate.Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2025)Computing is one of the fastest developing subject areas in secondary education. Computing skills are quickly becoming integral to success in the modern world where technology is developing at a rapid rate. The course offers a wide spread of university and school-based learning experiences to ensure students are well equipped to enter the teaching profession.Teaching computing is becoming as important as English and Mathematics as it's fundamental to modern life. There's an amazing satisfaction in empowering the next generation to cope in a digital environment.Your CareerA degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Recent graduate job titles include:Secondary TeacherHead TeacherFurther Education LecturerSpecial Educational Needs Teacher

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