PGDE - Scotland 2023 Applicants Thread!

Hello all!

I did the PGDE primary at UWS 2 years ago, finished my probation last year and got a permanent post so if anyone has any questions about the application process/PGDE/teaching then I'd be delighted to help!

Hello everyone,

I am applying for PGDE Secondary in either Modern Studies or History. Having been sadly unsuccessful last year I'm extra motivated this time around to make my application as strong as it can be. I'm sure this forum will be a great tool in doing that!

Hi,
I'm a 51 year old looking to apply for PGDE . I've 2 ordinary degrees ( one with distinction) , currently in my 5th year working as a primary school support assistant, level 2 forest skilled trained and have in the past have been a beaver leader, led school running club . I'm concerned that uni's will only consider applicants with a honours degree. Can anyone advise ? Thank you Lynn

Do you have any idea why you were unsuccessful if you don't mind me asking? Just want to have as much of an idea as possible as to why sometimes people are sadly unsuccessful so help avoid those same issues when I apply.

Hi ,
I'm looking to apply to either UWS or Glasgow . I was keen to study to teach in catholic primary schools too but not sure if this is offered at UWS ?
I have 2 degrees and currently in my 5th year of working in a primary school as a School Support Assistant. Do you think my application would be considered even tho I don't have honours degrees ? Thank you 😊

Hello everyone,

I am applying for PGDE Secondary in either Modern Studies or History. Having been sadly unsuccessful last year I'm extra motivated this time around to make my application as strong as it can be. I'm sure this forum will be a great tool in doing that!

Same here! Good luck!

Hello all!

I did the PGDE primary at UWS 2 years ago, finished my probation last year and got a permanent post so if anyone has any questions about the application process/PGDE/teaching then I'd be delighted to help!

Hey!, hoping for some advice as I can't quite remember what I did last time. in the education section on UCAS for ur degrees for the awarding organisation, what has everyone been putting? Probably a stupid question lol but thought I'd just check with everyone else.

Thanks in advance!

I asked UCAS about this and was advised to put “Uni”.

Hey guys, hope everyone’s application are coming along well!

I’m at the point where I’m ready to send away my reference request however, my referee asked me what stuff she should include and it stumped me tbh. (TLDR: I’ve been providing lessons to frail/elderly residents in a care home once a week for these last few months and the clinical lead (nurse in charge) offered to be my ucas reference. But she doesn’t know what to include and tbh I’m not sure I know either.

What has everyone else’s referees been saying or what did you ask them to include?

Thanks in advance!!

Hello!

I'm Simon, I'm from outside of Glasgow, applying for a PGDE (secondary) in modern languages!
I'm applying to Strathclyde, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and UWS.
I graduated in 2019 and have been working as an English teacher in Japan since then.

I had a question if anyone can give some advice: Strathclyde says that they require two references for entry to the PGDE, however, it's only possible to have one reference UCAS. Do they ask for the second reference at a later time?