Primary Education

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Aims of the Programme

The programme (accredited by the GTC for Scotland) prepares graduates to teach effectively in primary and nursery schools.

Programme Content

Curricular Studies - 5-14 curriculum of Environmental Studies, Expressive Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Health, Personal and Social Development, and Religious and Moral Education.

Professional Studies - one elective module in an area of their choice from a selection of subjects.

School Placement - 18 weeks working with 3-12 year olds in a variety of settings.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment and summative assessment throughout the programme. School Placement is assessed with reference to the Standard for Initial Teacher Education by university staff and school partners. Although this programme is at graduate entry it is delivered at SCQF Level 10.

Entry Requirements

You need to have all the following:

1. A UK degree, or an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom
2. SCE Higher grade English at Grade C OR GSCE English Language plus GCSE English Literature at Grade C OR Communication 4 plus Literature 1 Modules (or an acceptable equivalent*)
3. Standard Grade Mathematics Credit Level Grade 1 or 2 OR GCSE Mathematics Grade A or B (or an acceptable equivalent*). We do accept Intermediate 2 Mathematics at Grade C or above as an equivalent to Standard Grade Mathematics at Levels 1 or 2. This qualification can be done at a local Further Education College and consists of 3 modules and an Exam in May.
   Please note we do not accept Core 4 Mathematics at Intermediate 2 Level.
4. Some recent experience of a primary classroom is normally required and certainly desirable

*Irish Leaving Certificate equivalencies are C2 Higher level English and A2 Ordinary level Mathematics or above.

Overseas students should make contact with the Programme Administrator to discuss their Degree, English and Maths qualifications.

Applicants will be interviewed prior to final acceptance, and are required to have a satisfactory Disclosure check before commencing the programme.

Sources of Funding

The School of Education, Social Work and Community Education is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

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