This inservice programme will enable you to explore issues and practices relating to inclusion and effective learning. If you want to improve your teaching practice in the areas of inclusion and effective learning, this programme has been designed for you.

Programme overview

• PgDip: 24 months part-time
• PgCert 24 months part-time

The daytime programme is delivered on the main campus of the University. The distance education programme includes structured materials and a study day session (usually held on a Saturday), at the University.

To complete the PgCert you will take three core courses and one optional course selected from the first stage specialism programme. The PgDip will require you to complete further optional courses and a project.

Career prospects

It is likely you will already be employed within education. The professional development you gain on this programme should help enhance your career.

Academic entry requirements

This is a part-time programme for practising teachers and registration with the General Teaching Council is mandatory.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

Standard application deadlines

• International applications (non-EU) 23 July 2013
• UK and EU applications 13 September 2013

Classes start on 16 September 2013 (provisional date) for most courses and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before

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