Program Overview
The Master's (Master's Degree) in Primary Physical Education at University of the West of Scotland is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered on-campus at University of the West of Scotland. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in education, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 12 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in education.
Key Program Features
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- You will gain practical experience through school experience placements, normally 18 weeks in at least two primary schools or education and childcare settings within local authorities in Scotland
- Upon graduating, you will receive the formal teaching qualification necessary for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This is a requirement for entry into the guaranteed one-year Teacher Induction Scheme (for eligible graduates only).
Career Opportunities
Career Prospects
You receive the formal teaching qualification necessary for provisional registration with the GTCS, a requirement for entry into the guaranteed one-year Teacher Induction Scheme (for eligible graduates).
Most UWS graduates remain in mainstream teaching in the UK or abroad. Others work in specialist educational areas including working with children with additional learning support needs, adult training, museums, writing and publishing, health education, curriculum development, and social services.
Program Curriculum
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES AT UWS
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
- 10-week pre-sessional - entry criteria UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no element below 4.5.
- 5-week pre-sessional - entry criteria UKVI IELTS 5.5 with no element below 5.5.
- English Language for University Study - entry criteria UKVI IELTS with an overall score of 4.0, plus a score of 4.0 in all sub-tests (10-month course), or an overall score of 4.5, plus no score below 4.0 in all sub-tests (7-month course).
Find out more about our English language Courses.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
What qualifications do you need?
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.
Interview preparation
You are advised to visit both the The General Teaching Council for Scotland and Teach in Scotland websites for full information on what is required to become a teacher in Scotland.
You are also advised that recent experience of working/assisting in a Scottish primary school classroom is normally required and is certainly desirable.
Important Information
An offer of a place on the PGDE is made on the basis of:
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months