BSc (Hons) Technological Education at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree preparing students to teach Technological Education in Scottish secondary schools. It combines engineering and technology subject knowledge with educational theory and school placements.

Duration: Full time: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study includes engineering science, electrical and electronic fundamentals, workshop practices, technical graphics, product design, CAD and manufacture, product visual media and animation, and structures and materials. Each year includes education placements, with year 3 covering Enacting the curriculum for technological education and year 4 covering Teacher enquiry for technological education, thermodynamics and fluids, and renewable technologies.

Career pathways

Graduates who meet the Scottish Practitioner Registration requirements enter an induction year contract with a local authority; successful completion qualifies them to teach Technological Education in Scotland. The knowledge and skills also support work in a range of other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at BBC or above including English plus at least one of Maths, Physics, Engineering Science, Graphic Communication, or Design and Manufacture; or 2 A levels at BC or above including English, with Maths, Design and Technology or Physics preferred. National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Maths at grade C, or GCSE Maths at grade C, is also required. Alternatively, an SCQF Level 6 NC (such as NC Engineering Systems) with the GTCS-required National 5 Maths and Higher English. Successful applicants attend an interview with a collaborative activity, written task and discussion. Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required. Advanced entry to year 2 may be possible with HNC Engineering Systems (grade B), plus Higher English, National 5 Maths and recent voluntary or work experience in a secondary school; bridging units may be needed.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,970 a year (2026/27). Full-time, term-time address in Scotland Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years

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