School of Education

Key information on the programme including key dates for 24-25 (e.g. induction, term dates and placement dates) will be available here shortly.  

Qualifications

Please ensure you have listed all relevant pending and completed qualifications in the ‘Qualifications’ section on the UCAS application form. This must include completed English and Maths results and a pending or completed degree which meets the required entry requirements for this programme.

Application Documents

Please use Applicant Self-Service to upload documentation in support of your application. Any required documents will be listed in the ‘To Do’ section. If this section is blank, we do not require any documents from you at this time.

Interviews

Interviews are normally held between January and March. Invitations are sent by email to applicants throughout this period with further information about the date and format of the interview. Interview dates are not allocated in order of preference or by the date you submit your application. We aim to have communicated the outcome of your interview to you by the end of March.

UCAS Decision

When a decision is made on your application, you will be able to see the decision on the UCAS Track service at www.ucas.com. An email from UofG will follow within 24 hours of the decision being updated on UCAS.

If you require any further information in the meantime, please contact us and remember to include your UCAS Personal ID.

Things to note:

The selection interview will take place in-person this year. You will receive an email from our admissions team prompting you to complete a form so you can select a time and date for your in-person interview . Please monitor your junk/spam folder for this email. The interview will last approximately 15-20 minutes. If you have any questions regarding your interview, please contact education-interviews@glasgow.ac.uk and one of our team will be happy to help you.

Please have photographic identification available (passport or driving licence). This will be checked prior to your interview. We only accept current and original documentation, not photocopies. You are not required to present any of your academic documents at interview.

Watch the introductory video before your interview. This will give you further information about the PGDE programme and information on what to expect at your interview. The video can be accessed here. 

Accepting your Invitation

You must accept this invitation on UCAS Track at www.ucas.com.

If you have not updated UCAS Track to indicate your intention to attend your interview, it may not be possible to interview you.

Declining your Invitation

If you decide you no longer wish to be interviewed, please decline your interview on UCAS Track at www.ucas.com.

Applicants who do not decline on UCAS Track will be unsuccessful.

Re-scheduling your Interview

As the School of Education interviews a significant number of applicants within a constrained timetable, re-scheduled interviews are not permitted unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances.  Any requests for a reschedule can be made by replying via UCAS and choosing ‘R’ and sending an Enquiry Form.

Interview Outcome

You will be notified of a successful or unsuccessful outcome of your interview via UCAS within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, it means your application is still under consideration. We will communicate a decision to you after all interviews have been completed and by 18th May 2026.

Please have copies of your official qualification certificates ready. We will ask for these if you are made an offer.

Dress Code

As the interview is in-person please do dress smartly.

 The interview programme consists of:

• Photographic Identification check
• An individual interview

This programme is designed to provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in a number of areas. The criteria for assessment of each element of the selection process are detailed in the interview guidelines below. 

The interview programme lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.

1. Individual Interview

Applicants should relate their answers to their past experiences of studying, working, classroom experience and/or any involvement of working with children.

Applications will be assessed on the fluency and confidence of their responses, showing clarity of thought and a capacity for logical progression. In responding to the questions, the interviewers will looks for the applicants’ knowledge of the areas raised and for their capacity to analyse their own education and experience and relate this to the role of the teacher.

Interview Questions

The interview will consist of 4 interview questions. This is your chance to let us know why you want to apply for this programme and to share your views and thoughts on the role of the teacher in Scottish primary schools.

For applicants intending to undertake the Catholic Teacher's Certificate as part of their programme, you will be asked a question relating to faith development in schools.

For applicants not intending to undertake the Catholic Teacher's Certificate, you will be asked a question relating to Religious and Moral Education as part of the school curriculum.

 The interview programme consists of:

• Photographic Identification check
• An individual interview

This programme is designed to provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in a number of areas. The criteria for assessment of each element of the selection process are detailed in the interview guidelines below. 

The interview programme lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.

Individual Interview

Applicants should relate their answers to their past experiences of studying, working, classroom experience and/or any involvement of working with children.

Applications will be assessed on the fluency and confidence of their responses, showing clarity of thought and a capacity for logical progression. In responding to the questions, the interviewers will looks for the applicants’ knowledge of the areas raised and for their capacity to analyse their own education and experience and relate this to the role of the teacher.

Applicants for French, German, Italian and Spanish should be prepared to take part in a short conversation in the foreign language as part of the individual interview.

Applicants in Art and Design ware required to bring a piece of their own original artwork to discuss at their individual interview.

Interview Questions

The interview will consist of 4 interview questions. This is your chance to let us know why you want to apply for this programme and to share your views and thoughts on the role of the teacher in Scottish primary schools.

For applicants intending to undertake the Catholic Teacher's Certificate as part of their programme, you will be asked a question relating to faith development in schools.

For applicants not intending to undertake the Catholic Teacher's Certificate, you will be asked a question relating to Religious and Moral Education as part of the school curriculum.

An invitation to complete online Placement and Criminal Records Checks Questionnaires will be emailed to applicants who have accepted their offer (i.e. at C/F or U/F UCAS status) in mid/late June. 

Catholic students who intend to undertake the Catholic Teachers' Certificate (CTC) concurrently within their studies are required to provide a Priest Reference Form.  The completed Priest Reference Form should be completed and returned to education-ugandite@glasgow.ac.uk before the start of your Programme in August.  The form can be found below:

Priest Reference Form