Edinburgh Napier University

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Teaching

By teachers, for teachers.

Meet us
We offer five teacher education courses; Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics.
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Our PGDE courses are designed, led and delivered by experienced teachers.

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University modules focus on how educational theory translates to practice in the classroom.

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Innovative use of video technology at university to prepare you for school placements.

our courses

Our Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) courses are designed by teachers, for teachers. Specialise in Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths or Physics to become a secondary school teacher. Each course is accredited by the GTCS. 

Edinburgh Napier is the #1 Modern University in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2025) and have been voted the #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction for five years in a row (NSS 2020-2024).

Apply now to start in August. 
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    • Feel prepared

    A one-year PGDE course allows you to teach your specialist subject in secondary schools. You know your subject. We'll help you share it.

    Be prepared

    We’re known for providing personalised learning and putting theory into practice.