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PGDE vs PGCE –*Specific questions

I have read several PGCE vs PGDE posts on TSR, but I can't say I understand the differences yet. I plan on doing secondary teacher training in England, specialising in Physics with Maths.

I hope answers to the following questions would help:

1) So far as I understand, PGDE is exactly the same, but 60 of the credits are at masters level (rather than, presumably, a lower level). Are there any other differences in terms of course structure?

2) Are the any differences in terms of recognition in Scotland? I know Scottish Unis offer PGDE whereas English Unis offer PGCE and some PGDE however, my questions is about recognition, employability. Are there any differences?

3) Which is more internationally recognised? I'm speaking about places like New Zealand, Canada and Australia primarily.

4) Finally, as a prospective secondary teacher in Physics and Maths, with a desire to have as wide an international recognition as possible, including Scotland, what would your choice be a PGDE or a PGCE?

Thanks in advance.
PGDE. In Scotland they would not accept a PGCE, for instance.
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Original post by kabur
I have read several PGCE vs PGDE posts on TSR, but I can't say I understand the differences yet. I plan on doing secondary teacher training in England, specialising in Physics with Maths.

I hope answers to the following questions would help:

1) So far as I understand, PGDE is exactly the same, but 60 of the credits are at masters level (rather than, presumably, a lower level). Are there any other differences in terms of course structure?

2) Are the any differences in terms of recognition in Scotland? I know Scottish Unis offer PGDE whereas English Unis offer PGCE and some PGDE however, my questions is about recognition, employability. Are there any differences?

3) Which is more internationally recognised? I'm speaking about places like New Zealand, Canada and Australia primarily.

4) Finally, as a prospective secondary teacher in Physics and Maths, with a desire to have as wide an international recognition as possible, including Scotland, what would your choice be a PGDE or a PGCE?

Thanks in advance.


Hello Kabur,
I have just run into your post. It says that you posted it like a year ago, have you been able to answer any of those questions? Because I am having the same doubts.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Reply 3
I graduated in England with a PGDE. Yes, the PGCE is more well known however it was a no-brainer for me to do the PGDE as you get the masters credits. Employers in my experience know what a PGDE is and it is internationally recognised.

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