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Course Overview

This course is about more than simply preparing you to inspire a class of young learners; it will engage you in the wider socio-political issues that affect education on every level and how this in turn influences educational outcomes for children. You’ll study contemporary issues in education, psychology and sociology to develop a sound knowledge base of children’s developmental pathways and the range of factors that affect them. You’ll gain an understanding of how pedagogic theory and knowledge inform classroom practices at early years and primary school level. By developing a detailed knowledge of all areas of the curriculum, including outdoor learning, you’ll become skilful at integrating literacy, numeracy and wellbeing throughout your teaching.

Through practical experience in educational and community settings you’ll learn how to build positive relationships with children and work alongside other professionals. Our education courses draw on our expertise in, and focus on, wellbeing, resilience, child welfare and inequality. You’ll learn how to assess individual needs and plan inclusive learning experiences taking account of diversity and difference.

Over the four years, you will develop your academic literacies including digital and data literacy. You will develop research skills to enable you to develop as an autonomous, critically-thinking, reflective professional.

This is a fresh, modern, and ambitious approach to teacher education. We hope you feel as passionate about this new direction as we do and look forward to receiving your application.

At QMU we are committed to widening access to education and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and genders.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Scottish Higher: Standard - ABBB, Minimum - BBBB

A Level: BBC

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H3

International Baccalaureate: 30 points

International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5

Required subjects:

  • Higher English grade B AND Maths at Nat 5
  • A levels - GCSE English Literature B/6 AND GCSE English Language B/6 AND GCSE Maths B/6
  • ILC – English H2 AND Maths O3 

Direct Entry:

Year One

  • HNC in a related subject with B in the graded unit, plus Higher English B and Maths S/Int2/Nat 5 C or equivalent

Year Two

  • There may be limited places for applicants with HNC Childhood Practice (120 SCQF credits) A in the graded unit, evidence of 40 placement hours, plus Higher English B and Maths Nat 5 C

Other requirements: A satisfactory criminal records check is required

Direct Entry:

Year Two

We expect to have a very small number of places available for second-year entry into BA(Hons) Education Studies (Primary).  Due to this, and the very specific requirements for second-year entry, we currently only have an articulation agreement with West Lothian College. In addition to the HNC, you will be required to have Higher English at grade B and National 5 Maths at grade C to meet the GTCS requirements.

Other requirements: A satisfactory criminal records check is also required.

Fees

Full Time (FT) Fees

Home/EU (FT): £1820

RUK (FT): £9250

International (FT): £13000


This information was accurate on : 16/04/2021
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