History, Politics and Professional Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History, Politics and Professional Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Start your journey into a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher. You'll be qualified to start your teaching career as soon as you graduate. Stirling's unique Secondary Education course avoids the need for a postgraduate teaching qualification. \
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You’ll complete multiple placements and develop into a confident teacher before you graduate. Choose from a wide range of subjects as you prepare to meet the demand for secondary teachers across Scotland.
### Secondary Education at Stirling
* Graduate in four years by combining Education...
Start your journey into a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher. You'll be qualified to start your teaching career as soon as you graduate. Stirling's unique Secondary Education course avoids the need for a postgraduate teaching qualification. \
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You’ll complete multiple placements and develop into a confident teacher before you graduate. Choose from a wide range of subjects as you prepare to meet the demand for secondary teachers across Scotland.
### Secondary Education at Stirling
* Graduate in four years by combining Education modules with your chosen subject area.
* Enter the Scottish Teacher Induction Scheme. This guarantees you employment for one year as a newly qualified teacher in Scotland.
* Our Secondary Education degree is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
### Practical classroom experience
Our Secondary Education teaching degree includes several placements to help you build practical experience in the classroom. You’ll complete 6-week, 10-week and 12-week placements during your studies.
### Leaders in education
The University of Stirling is a recognised leader in Education. 100% of our research impact and environment is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). This world-leading knowledge shapes your course. You’ll learn from experts who contribute to international debate and policy around education.
Wherever your adventure in teaching leads you, the University of Stirling is the perfect place to start.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Stirling Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-G92
Institution Code
S75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at grade C (or new level 4). GCSE Mathematics at Grade C (or new level 4)
Scottish Higher
Higher English at grade C and National 5 Mathematics (or Lifeskills Mathematics) at grade C or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
English at Higher Level grade 4 and Mathematics at Standard Level grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at grade C (or new level 4). GCSE Mathematics at Grade C (or new level 4)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






















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