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Primary Education (PGDE) at University of Dundee - UCAS

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Course summary

When you successfully complete this course you will gain provisional registration as a primary teacher and be able to work with children from 3 to 12 years old. This course combines two on-campus study modules with three school professional practice placements. You will gain vital classroom skills and experience while also learning the theory of teaching children. Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a friendly and helpful community of staff and students. You will also receive individual support from an allocated tutor. They will be with you throughout the course, providing assistance through tutorials and one-to-one meetings. Your tutor will visit and assess you on each of your placements. On-campus modules will include a range of workshops and lectures in each area of the primary curriculum. Module one will focus on middle to upper stages (P4-7) and module two will cover the early years (nursery, P1-3). You will be able to personalise your studies to capitalise on your strengths and development needs. Elective options include coaching skills, cooperative learning, drama, and much more.

Modules

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

Assessment method

Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X100
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A UK degree or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom and Higher English at Grade C and National 5 Maths at Grade C or equivalent

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/primary-education/entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Further details on what to expect during your interview will be sent once you have applied


English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.

General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £1820* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK students are confirmed for 2025/26. Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for 2024/5. The fees for 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2025. Please check the University of Dundee course webpages for international fees for 2025/26.
Primary Education (PGDE) at University of Dundee - UCAS