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Primary Teaching Degree; UK?

  • 22-05-2010 2:12pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭


    hi im looking for information on what is the best way to getting into primary teaching. i am currently doing an arts degree, when that is finished
    what options have i in studing in the uk?
    if i have honours irish and go to the uk do i still have to complete an irish exam
    on return?
    any links or information is apreciated,
    thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭BoozyBabe


    I have no information about studying in the UK, but this is easily accessible from any of the UK colleges sites.
    Also, I think you should be able to find out lots of info on eligibility on the gttr website.
    Google it!
    With regards to having Honours Irish: It doesn't matter. You will still have to complete the SCG exams on your return. The SCG exams are equivalent to the Irish studies you would complete if you were doing the postgrad in Ireland, NOT the equivalent of the LC.

    If you HAVE Honours Irish, why wouldn't you consider doing the post grad here?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 katasticc


    I just completed the primary teaching post grad in the University of Glasgow. If you have a look on the GTTR website you will find loads of information about doing the PGDE. Before I did my application I rang a selection of their colleges and each sent me an abundance of information about the courses available. If you do the PGDE in Scotland the GTCS will provide you with a job for your probation year.
    In regards to the Irish, I'm not 100% sure but I think if you have an a degree in Irish there are parts of the exam that you may not have to do. Not too sure though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭curly from cork


    All of the uk colleges say they need a science subject in the l.c . does anyone know if they accept social and scientific as a science. or as last ditch hope . would ag science do ? not currently sitting it but might have to !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 katasticc


    You definitely don't need a science subject for Scotland. Just England and Wales.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭Renno123


    the post grad in the uk is only 9 months, opposed to 18 months here, plus the uk degree starts in september, whereas in ROI it starts in february.

    im still finding it difficult getting info for the uk route though.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ash_c


    I am starting pgce in uk in september, you should have a look on gttr website or ucas website, theres a list of colleges there and contact no's n stuff.You should make a shortlist of the uni's you would like to apply for and email and request info from them. I found this helpful.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭Renno123


    ash_c wrote: »
    I am starting pgce in uk in september, you should have a look on gttr website or ucas website, theres a list of colleges there and contact no's n stuff.You should make a shortlist of the uni's you would like to apply for and email and request info from them. I found this helpful.
    does entry into every uk college require a c in honours leaving cert english?
    is entry into scotland different from england and wales, i am finding very different answers to these questions,
    thanks,
    regards.


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