Education MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Education MA (Hons) gives a qualification in primary education leading to provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Professional practice placements run throughout the course in settings including nursery/early years (ages 3-7) and middle/upper stages (ages 8-12). In Level 2 students also take a Learning from Life placement in an educational setting that is not a Scottish primary school.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course combines academic study with periods of professional practice placement, including nursery/early years and middle/upper primary stages and a Level 2 Learning from Life placement.

Career pathways

The number of students selected for Initial Teacher Education in Scotland reflects anticipated national requirements, so employment prospects are described as excellent. Graduates whose training is publicly funded (normally Scotland or Europe based) can apply for a salaried one-year induction post under the Scottish Teacher Induction Scheme, then full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC with GCSE English Language and English Literature at B/6 and Mathematics at C/4; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM with the same GCSE requirements; Scottish Highers BBBB (widening access BBBC) with Higher English at B and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics at C; HNC: a relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit plus Higher English at B and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics at C; IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level with Higher Level English at 5 and Standard Level Mathematics at 4; SWAP Access BBB including an accepted English or literate subject at SCQF Level 6 and an accepted SCQF Level 5 Mathematics. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.5, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 6.0; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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