Education MA (Hons)

Teaching is a rewarding job and requires a variety of professional skills. This course gives you a qualification in primary education, leading to provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.<br/><br/>There are periods of professional practice placements throughout the course, giving you experience in a range of different settings including nursery/early years (ages 3-7) and middle/upper stages (ages 8-12). This helps you to apply theory to practice from an early stage in your studies.<br/><br/>In Level 2 you will also participate in a Learning from Life placement, which takes place in an educational setting that is not a Scottish primary school, such as an educational charity or museum for example. <br/><br/>Increasingly teachers are required to work with a variety of people and services to support children. We prepare you for this by giving you the experience of working and collaborating with our Community Education and Social Work students in your first year, sharing interactive learning together.

The University of Dundee is on Scotland's east coast in the vibrant city of Dundee—rich in history and culture and full of cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.<br/><br/>The main campus in the West End was named the best place to live in Scotland in 2024 (The Sunday Times). Dundee has lower living costs than many UK cities, and the University offers scholarships and bursaries. Excellent road and rail links make travel easy.<br/><br/>Founded in 1881, the University is globally known for excellence in life sciences, medicine, dentistry, engineering, and art & design.<br/><br/>Student Services support academic success and personal well-being. You'll graduate career-ready—91% of students are in work or further study within 15 months (HESA 2024).<br/><br/>With over 150 clubs and societies, from mountaineering to musicals, there's something for everyone. All student accommodation is self-catered, with en-suite, furnished single rooms.