Edinburgh Napier University

PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (English)

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you want to make a career teaching English in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject. This new course 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.

Key highlights

  • Prepares graduates to teach English in secondary schools
  • Blends research, subject knowledge and experiences of successful teachers
  • Explores interdisciplinary learning and classroom research methods
  • Covers using technology for assessment and reflection
  • Support from tutors, the wider educational community and experts

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — Please note you will also be expected to attend an interview.

Scholarships

  • Harilela Scholarship

    Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.

    Up to £2,500
  • June Scholarship

    We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school English teacher
  • Probationer teacher of English
  • Principal teacher of English
  • Literacy coordinator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,765 | International: £12,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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