MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: Applicants who achieve BBBB or better over the senior phase are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Widening Access: Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and achieve BBBC by the end of S6, are guaranteed an interview. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. National 5 in Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at C or above and Higher English at a C or above are also required. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. A LEVELS Standard: Three A Levels at BBC Widening Access: Three A Levels at CCC, for applicants who meet one or more widening access criteria. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA We are unable to accept the BTEC qualification because the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) requires evidence of subject spread at SCQF Level 6. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at H3. O4 in Mathematics and H3 in English are also required. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points at 5, 5, 5. SL in Mathematics or Mathematics Studies is required at 4 or above. HL in English is required at 5 or above. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. UNIVERSITY GRADUATES University graduates wishing to apply for primary teaching training must apply for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE Primary). PGDE Courses in both primary and secondary education are professionally accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS). More information can be found at www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/