Program Overview
The Primary Education at University of Dundee is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Primary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Primary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Aug-Sept: 5 week on-campus period (Module 1A)
- Sept: 1 week observation in school (Module PP1)
- Oct: 2 week on-campus period and one reading week (Module 1A)
- Oct-Dec: 5 week placement (Module PP1)
- Dec-Jan: 4 week on-campus period (Module 2A)
- Jan-Feb: 6 week placement (Module PP2)
- Mar: 2 week on-campus period (Module 2A)
- Mar-May: 6 week placement (Module PP3)
- May-Jun: course completed
- PP1: Middle to Upper Stages (P.4-7)
- PP2: Nursery/Early Years
- PP3: Any stage (P.1-7)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need to have all of the following:
- A UK degree, or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom
- SCE Higher grade English at Grade C
OR GCSE English Language plus GCSE English Literature at Grade C
OR the National Units in Communication at Higher and Literature 1 at Higher (formerly known as Communication 4 and Literature 1 Modules) or an acceptable equivalent* - Standard Grade Mathematics at Credit Level (Grade 1 or 2), National 5 Mathematics at Grade C OR GCSE Mathematics at Grade A or B or an acceptable equivalent*.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Dundee directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Dundee
University of Dundee
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Dundee is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months