Program Overview
The Secondary 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 Secondary 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 Secondary 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: Focus on S4-6
- PP2: Focus on S1-6
- PP3: Focus on S1-3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must have an SCE Higher grade pass in English or equivalent, A National Qualification in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Credit Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) or equivalent, and either
- a degree from a higher education institution in the United Kingdom,
- or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom.
The content of your degree must be relevant to the subject you want to teach.
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
Dundee City, United Kingdom
Public research university in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
University Profile- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
