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PGDE - Scotland 2023 Applicants Thread!

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Reply 40

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by DoctorWhat?
I didn't know that Strathclyde wanted two references!

Yes I guess they request a second one later on in the process, perhaps after interview? Have you scrolled through the previous years threads for the pgde to see if there is any mention of it?

I'm a bit confused about it! Their PGDE FAQs section says, "Whether you apply through UCAS or directly to the University of Strathclyde, we require two suitable references." But no mention of when a second reference would be required.

I'll try to look some more! I asked some other friends who have also done PGDE but they can't remember the process so well. :frown:

Reply 41

Has anyone done the Access to English course through the University of Aberdeen? If so, how have you added it to UCAS? I'm confused as there doesn't seem to be an option and I don't want to get it wrong!

Reply 42

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by DoctorWhat?
Has anyone done the Access to English course through the University of Aberdeen? If so, how have you added it to UCAS? I'm confused as there doesn't seem to be an option and I don't want to get it wrong!


Hey! I done the Access to maths and was advised to put the qualification as Access - Other. I can’t remember exactly what the options were in the UCAS application as I filled out that part in September and it’s been sent off since then, but I will try and send you a screenshot through DM of what the details look like on my completed application!

EDIT: Sorry it won’t let me send a screenshot through messages! Happy to send via email if you’d like though.
(edited 3 years ago)

Reply 43

I actually think I might have been reading outdated info! I’ve now applied through UCAS with just the one reference! 😊

Reply 44

Hello everyone! Strathclyde asked for documents this morning for my maths and English qualifications - do they do this with every application? I’m hoping to hear soon about interviews 🤞🏼

Reply 45

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by Samcarroll
Hello everyone! Strathclyde asked for documents this morning for my maths and English qualifications - do they do this with every application? I’m hoping to hear soon about interviews 🤞🏼


I got the same email! I’m hoping it’s a good sign 😊

Did they ask for your degree certificate also if it’s completed? I’m still in 4th year so unsure if I should just upload maths and English, or if I should also upload my transcript so far!

Reply 46

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by meganlucinda
I got the same email! I’m hoping it’s a good sign 😊

Did they ask for your degree certificate also if it’s completed? I’m still in 4th year so unsure if I should just upload maths and English, or if I should also upload my transcript so far!


Hello, Before you upload it asks if you’re still in uni then it only asks for the maths and English! So not to worry. Got my fingers crossed for us, is it primary or secondary for you?

Reply 47

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by Samcarroll
Hello, Before you upload it asks if you’re still in uni then it only asks for the maths and English! So not to worry. Got my fingers crossed for us, is it primary or secondary for you?


Ah amazing thanks so much! Good luck to you as well! I’ve applied for primary, what about you?

Reply 48

From what I remember from the application process last year. I, too, had to send proof of my English and Maths as well as my degree transcript to date as my 4th year results were pending.

Every university that I applied for, both last year and this year, asked for this information.

The wait for interviews for any PGDE varies; some are quite quick but some are not. Please note that not all applicants get an interview and are unsuccessful. For 2 of the universities that I applied to last year, this was very much the case. I only had 1 interview and then I was unsuccessful afterwards.

Hoping that this year might be better.

What PGDE did you apply for? Mines is Secondary Education (History).

Good luck to you all!

Reply 49

Hello everyone.

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I would like to ask about the opportunities available after completion of the course. Please any detail would help. Thank you

Reply 50

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by meganlucinda
Ah amazing thanks so much! Good luck to you as well! I’ve applied for primary, what about you?

Primary also! Edinburgh, Glasgow, strath, Dundee and Aberdeen

Reply 51

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by Samcarroll
Primary also! Edinburgh, Glasgow, strath, Dundee and Aberdeen


Aw fab! I’ve applied to all of those too, keeping my fingers crossed for us!

Reply 52

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by meganlucinda
Hey! I done the Access to maths and was advised to put the qualification as Access - Other. I can’t remember exactly what the options were in the UCAS application as I filled out that part in September and it’s been sent off since then, but I will try and send you a screenshot through DM of what the details look like on my completed application!

EDIT: Sorry it won’t let me send a screenshot through messages! Happy to send via email if you’d like though.


That would be amazing, thank you! I will DM you!

Reply 53

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone who is applying for Modern Studies or History would be interested in starting a WhatsApp group or something similar just so we can help each other out when interviews etc roll around and give some insight into what to expect. Just a thought so let me know if anyone would be interested. Thanks! :smile:

Reply 54

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by ormc14
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone who is applying for Modern Studies or History would be interested in starting a WhatsApp group or something similar just so we can help each other out when interviews etc roll around and give some insight into what to expect. Just a thought so let me know if anyone would be interested. Thanks! :smile:

Yes, I'm up for that.

I'll DM you my number.

Reply 55

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by ormc14
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone who is applying for Modern Studies or History would be interested in starting a WhatsApp group or something similar just so we can help each other out when interviews etc roll around and give some insight into what to expect. Just a thought so let me know if anyone would be interested. Thanks! :smile:

I would be interested in this. Can you DM me and I will send you my number.

Reply 56

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by Nicolen21
I would be interested in this. Can you DM me and I will send you my number.

That’s a DM sent to you!

Reply 57

Hi everyone! Looks like Aberdeen are now sending out interview invites as I’ve just been offered one in a couple of weeks, keep an eye on your emails! Good luck to you all 🥰

Reply 58

Yay! Good luck, I received mine from Aberdeen today too, so exciting.

Reply 59

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by Samcarroll
Yay! Good luck, I received mine from Aberdeen today too, so exciting.

Congrats! What course have you applied for?

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