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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D
English
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £15,870 per year |
| International | £15,870 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X3PS
Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science course.
The course is offered in partnership with Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Perth and Kinross, and Shetland Islands Councils, each working with the university through their local campus. The course is also offered in partnership with Aberdeen City and Scottish Borders councils, with applicants based in the Borders registered through UHI Inverness.
The PGDE (Secondary) consists of 17 weeks study at the university plus 19 weeks in professional practice in schools.
The subjects listed below can be studied at the following campuses: Aberdeen City; UHI Argyll; UHI Inverness; UHI North, West and Hebrides; UHI Moray; UHI Orkney; UHI Perth; UHI Shetland; or the Scottish Borders.
• Art and Design (code: X3AR) * not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campuses* • Biology and Science (code: X3BG) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Business Education (code: X3BS) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Chemistry and Science (code: X3CS) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Computing Science (code: X3CO) • English (code: X3EN) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Gaelic* offered on the Gaelic-medium Secondary pathway (code: X130) • History (code: X3HS) * not available at Aberdeen City, Perth or Scottish Borders Campuses* • Home Economics (code: X3HO) • Mathematics (code: X3MA) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Music (code: X3MS) * not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campus* • Physics and Science (code: X3PS) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus* • Religious Education (code: X3RG) * not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campus* • Technological Education (code: X3TC) * not available at Aberdeen City Campus*
The course is sometimes available at Lochgilphead (through UHI Argyll) and at Benbecula ((through UHI North, West and Hebrides). This decision is made annually and is dependent on the number of applicants in those areas.
Applicants based in Aberdeen and the Scottish Borders should register via UHI Inverness.
Important: Please read our FAQ sheet on our website for essential information about applying to this programme.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
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8 course options available.
Qualification
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
Department
Humanities, Education and Gaelic
Location
Inverness Scottish Borders Campus | Galashiels
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physics
• Secondary teaching
Start date
August 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) reviews
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1st year student
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) students who took the PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
61%
low
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
92%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Student information
The PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Secretarial and related occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Secretarial and related occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£25.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Physics with Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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