Routes into Teaching in Scotland
In Scotland teaching is an all graduate profession. All prospective teachers must complete an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme.
If you do not already have a degree you will take the undergraduate route.
If you have a degree you will take the graduate route.
Further information can be found on the General Teaching Council for Scotland web site or on the Teaching in Scotland web site.Undergraduate Route
Option 1: Bachelor of Education (BEd)
This is a four year course which enables you to teach in primary schools and some subjects in secondary schools e.g. Music, PE and Technological Education.
Option 2: Concurrent or combined degree
This enables you to do a degree in a subject of your choice and complete the ITE programme at the same time.
More information can be found by following these links:
Applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS.
Graduate Route
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is usually a one year course which prepares those who already have a degree to teach in primary or secondary schools.
More information can be found by following these links:
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Applications for the PGDE are made through GTTR.
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