Moray House School of Education and Sport

Our students

Teacher Education students reflect on their experiences studying at Moray House.

Emily Bell, PGDE Secondary (English)

'I chose to come to the University of Edinburgh because the programme offered me a 1-year degree with equal parts university-based coursework and practical experience teaching in schools.'

Isabel Braadbaart, PGDE Primary

'I know I will stay in touch with the friends I’ve made for a long time – not just because they are colleagues who share educational interests and values.'

Andrew Broadfoot, PGDE Secondary

'They know their subjects, they know how to teach us and teach pupils. And Edinburgh is a wonderful city.'

Lizzie McGhee, PGDE Secondary (Music)

'I feel I can be completely transparent about how I’m doing throughout the year, the highs and lows, and always receive a listening ear, encouragement and understanding.'

Tom Bird, PGDE Secondary (Physics and Mathematics)

'At Moray House, going to conferences and learning together has been especially rewarding. You are shown a world of possibilities for what teachers can do and be.'

Lizzie Hay, MSc Transformative Learning and Teaching 2019

'This programme offers the opportunity to gain a profound understanding of transition with site-based learning experience in both primary and secondary schools. Other key elements of the programme for me are the emphasis on social justice and engaging academically at a master’s level, thereby, focusing on criticality and helping to improve practice so that opportunities can be provided for all young people.'