Why this course?

As an English student at Strathclyde, you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature. You'll read texts from a wide range of literary periods, and debate key issues such as identity, race, gender, what it is to be a human

We're the only university in Scotland to offer a joint honours degree in Education.

We'll show you how exciting and wide-ranging our subject can be. Employers like the skills developed in an English degree: written and verbal communication, analysis and discussion of ideas, and broad, creative thinking. You'll work with staff who are world-leading researchers and prize-winning novelists and poets

Education is essential if you wish to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity and inclusion.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers.

Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).

Assessment

English

Most classes are assessed by a mixture of essays or other written work. For some classes, there are exams and in some cases, oral work is assessed.

Education

In Year 1, you're supported in learning about academic reading, writing and referencing - skills that will help you become a successful undergraduate. Through peer support, we encourage you to develop your own assessment skills and learn from each other. During the course, tutorials and presentations are assessed and feedback provided before you submit work for formal assessment.

Study mode and duration: full-time and part-time options available