Overview

Key facts

The Education with Primary Teaching Qualification programme of the University of Glasgow also offers a route for those interested in becoming teachers in Catholic schools. Refer to Degrees and UCAS codes to ensure you apply for the route you are interested in. Note that these codes represent different routes through the same programme of study. Applicants should apply only once using the UCAS code best suited to their requirements.
You can exit after four years with an MA (Hons) in Education with Teaching Qualification or complete your fifth year and qualify with the MEduc.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

You will learn about the nature of learning in the primary curriculum, child development theories, curricular theory and professional practice and identity. You will also choose form a selection of courses from the wider University.

You will begin to study the role of education in society and consider the interconnectedness of the wider society on schools and schooling.

You will expand upon your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and your ability to reflect and improve on your own practice. You will have a total of 12 weeks out in school placement.

Analysis of links between modern day Scottish society and global influences like eco pedagogy are studied. Effective classroom practice and a focus on enquiry-based learning and inclusion.

You will undertake a research course in Professional enquiry & decision-making to develop your approach to evidence-based research.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 101 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAABB (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher English and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics Grade B. Interview.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher English and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics Grade B. Interview. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-Level English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or 5. Interview.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL English and SL Mathematics at 4. Interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.