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Tuition GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Secondary Education at The University of Edinburgh is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 12 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Secondary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

All PGDE Primary students must take and pass six required courses. These courses cover the nursery, early, middle primary and upper primary years.

  • Professional Placement in schools - Three blocks of around six weeks each.
  • Dimensions of Teaching - Students will develop critical awareness of social justice issues in Scottish education and practice. Further, students will engage with current policy developments as they relate to practice, with a particular view to exploring how play pedagogy is articulated in policy and practice.
  • Making and Conceptualising Curriculum - This course helps students understand why and how educators build the curriculum. It also covers how to create appropriate, engaging learning opportunities and environments.
  • Developing pedagogies - Students develop an informed understanding of pedagogy, with a specific focus on pedagogy through cultural, political and philosophical lenses. Developing reflective and reflexive practice, students will take a critical approach to practitioner inquiry, enhancing their understanding and teaching methods.

Course descriptions (2025-26)

Please note course names and details are currently under review and may be subject to change.


Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is a UK university degree, 2:1 preferred, or its international equivalent, plus SQA Higher Grades at levels A, B or C (or equivalent) in English and SQA Standard Grades level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Intermediate 2 Mathematics at grade C or above. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and containing at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject.

Applicants are also expected to have experience of working with children in an employment or volunteering capacity and an ability to reflect thoughtfully on that experience. Evidence of sustained personal interests relevant to the secondary school curriculum is desirable.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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