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PGDE Secondary (English) (Graduates Only)
This programme is carried out in partnership with schools in which you will spend 18 weeks on placement. University-based study focuses on curriculum, methods of teaching and learning, and assessment,
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Attend an interview
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for PGDE Secondary (English) (Graduates Only)
Year 1
Entry requirements for Education and Teaching and Teacher Training at University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
Required subjects for PGDE Secondary (English) (Graduates Only) at University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Higher English
UCAS points for current students on Education and Teaching and Teacher Training at University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
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Most relevant Student Reviews for University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
UwsSayu88
14th October 24
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
A wholistic university which gives students the space they need and support when required. read more
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member1099481
7th February 24
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
This is the nightmare for students. You never ever face a good thing when are you in a UWS. read more
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member699301
5th February 24
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Awful. Just go anywhere but here. I don’t understand how they get away with treating student as they do. 0 communication and support. Promised support when I stated and didn’t get any at all. Tutors didn’t reply to emails for weeks on end had to email repeatedly and often didn’t get a reply before your assessment was due. On deferring after the loss of my dad they refused to respond to emails regards my return and I was forced to get my MP involved and submit an application as if I was a new student before anyone would reply to me. I was on the phone in tears at one point and they just didn’t care, just pass the buck and don’t reply. Everything is the student fault they won’t take any responsibility for their poor treatment. 3 months after completing my course I was chasing them for my result. When I finally got my grades I was told certificate would take 2-3 months to send out. I’ve never been contacted regards graduation and don’t have the certificate so I’m chasing them AGAIN. read more
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member998528
30th January 24
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
AVOID. AVOID AVOID!!!!!! Especially the Health Sciences department. A MASSIVE bullying culture within Nursing and Midwifery placements are swept under the carpet and the students are not supported. Students are not encouraged to speak up and silenced if they do. Please DO NOT go to this University if you value your mental health. It is TERRIBLE!!! Many students have left due to this. read more
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member497152
15th January 24
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Awful university, I have had an exceptional number of issues during my time at UWS, from not being able to enroll, to issues in accessing resources online on AULA. Lecturers have not been great and seem to have a high turnover with 2 of the 3 having left during my time. Their webpages, logins, and sheer volume of places you have to go to try and access what you are looking is so much more complicated than it needs to be. I would encourage anyone to consider other universities over UWS as even the simpliest of things are challenging with this uni. read more
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member596700
30th December 23
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
I started studying at UWS in 2021, and have had a most miserable time. The course which was advertised does not line up with the course I am actually studying (Performance), and some lecturers are completely incompetent at teaching, and responding to students. My time here has been plagued with issues, including a crime that, despite being reported to the university themselves, was never dealt with. The accommodation is awful and offers little to do, especially now with the campus union closing. It is a joke! I have chosen to terminate my studies, as I would rather start from scratch somewhere new than stay for the remainder of my studies. Absolutely do not recommend read more
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member787561
15th June 23
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
The best university around and the lab equipment is top of the range read more
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member986486
21st May 23
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Good university if you wanna be a full time student without having to attend classes and actually to be taught something usable. read more
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member1381592
17th March 23
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Good enough facilities. I am enjoying the Computer Animation Arts degree :) read more
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member1178397
14th February 23
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
I am from London campus, since there is no option I choose Glasgow. Everything is good and very neat with exceptional facilities. Friendly staffs. read more
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member1372639
21st October 22
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Absolutely shocking university. As a mature student who completed a SWAP course to progress on to university i have really been treated shockingly. As I was successful through clearing I had absolutely NO correspondence what so ever to start the programme. Not one piece of information on where to go, what classes I was doing, no timetable and I was never allocated a personal tutor. But somehow it’s my fault as I didn’t engage. I was bullied into accepting an offer to start next year and I’m absolutely devastated by this after working so hard next year. The Lanarkshire campus definitely needs to look at their support system for mature students or any students. read more
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member867900
7th April 22
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Very good university, thank you for this year read more
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member767722
31st March 22
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Review of Lanarkshire campus There are a few campuses but only a student union vibe at paisley which is a bit of a letdown for other campuses. You don't really get a university lifestyle at uws because it's so far away from everything, but the library is really good both online and on campus. I have really enjoyed my course and couldn't fault it I just think the university itself could try to encourage a more student lifestyle with more societies and clubs to join for students that aren't JUST in paisley. read more
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member962643
5th October 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
I'm new to this university and I'm finding it very confusing how to navigate through teams and Aula. I'm constantly jumping between the two, with a lecturer who clearly have issues with me from day 1, I'm unable to to communicate or seek help. such attitude should not be taking place, why my email is getting ignored? I think I'm new to this university and my face doesn't fit so they are treating me this way. read more
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member861538
3rd August 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Worst university ever. We were treated like guinea pigs in London Campus for two years. read more
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EmilH
19th May 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Haven't been able to visit campus yet, due to the current covid situation, but service and help offered has been amazing. read more
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member757258
2nd May 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
This university is modern and the premises are clean. Unfortunately, I was not able to access it often because my courses were online due to the virus. read more
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member456976
27th April 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
there isnt much to do from a social point of view and some of the teachng material needs to be more engaging read more
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member856777
23rd April 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Very good for innovative studies, library, Study environment. read more
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member456745
22nd April 21
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
Speaking from personal experience, extremely helpful and supportive staff looking after and requirements of students however they can. read more
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