Course Overview

At Strathclyde, we're proud of our long tradition of initial teacher education.

Our staff, who work closely with education authorities, are here to help you make a difference in the schools and communities in which you'll go on to work.

Primary Education is an exciting degree programme designed to meet the recommendations of the 2010 Donaldson Report, Teaching Scotland’s Future. This course will allow students to study Primary Education and other subjects in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and to work with various students throughout their four-year programme.

A career in Primary Education is challenging and very rewarding. Primary teachers are faced each day with complex and demanding tasks. Teachers develop, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of study in all curricular areas (Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Languages, Literacy and English, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Studies and Technologies). They promote the social and personal development of all children, working with parents and fellow professionals both within and outwith the school.

We work by the Guidelines for Initial Teacher Education Courses and the Benchmark Statements issued by the General Teaching Council (Scotland) on behalf of the Scottish Government.

General Eligibility

A Levels

ABB-BBB

(GCSE English language 6/B and English literature 6/B, GCSE maths 6/B)

International Baccalaureate

36

(Maths SL5)

HNC

Early Education & Childcare/Childhood Practice:

Year 1 entry: A in Graded Unit, plus two Highers at B (including English) and Mathematics National 5 B, or equivalent.

Social Sciences:

Year 1 entry: A in Graded Unit; two Highers at B (including English); Mathematics National 5 B or equivalent.

The strength of the overall application will consider other HNC or HND qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)