Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries) MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries) MA (Hons)
This innovative four-year degree programme, approved by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, is benchmarked against the highest standards of excellence. On this programme you won’t just learn how to teach; you will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how children learn, grow and develop.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
You will benefit from strong links with local schools, innovative teaching methods and a friendly and inclusive academic community.
Career Prospects?
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This innovative four-year degree programme, approved by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, is benchmarked against the highest standards of excellence. On this programme you won’t just learn how to teach; you will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how children learn, grow and develop. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>You will benefit from strong links with local schools, innovative teaching methods and a friendly and inclusive academic community. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland and is an internationally recognised teaching qualification. Our graduates teach at schools in Scotland and globally, including in Ireland, Egypt, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Australia. <br/><br/>In addition to career progression in teaching such as leadership and management roles within schools, there are opportunities for specialist careers in fields allied to education as well as further study or research in education. <br/><br/>You may exit after year 3 with an MA in Primary Educational Studies. This is not a teaching qualification but provides a good background for other careers in education and related areas.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Dumfries Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X123
Institution Code
G28
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please refer to the University of Glasgow website for SQA Scottish Higher entry requirements linked here. Once you follow the link, please select your degree programme of interest and refer to the 'Entry Requirements' tab on the individual degree webpage: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please refer to the University of Glasgow website for International Baccalaureate entry requirements linked here. Once you follow the link, please select your degree programme of interest and refer to the 'Entry Requirements' tab on the individual degree webpage: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The University welcomes applications from candidates who have sat BTEC National Diploma (Level 3) Qualifications. Please refer to the University of Glasgow website for BTEC entry requirements linked here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply-for-an-undergraduate-degree/entry-requirements/admissions-guidance/#btec
A level
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