Education Studies (Primary) BA (Hons)
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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This BA/BA (Hons) in Education Studies (Primary) is Scotlands newest Education Studies (Primary) degree. It provides a fresh, innovative approach to teacher education, recognising the rewards and challenges that teaching presents in the 21st century. This dynamic course will give you the expertise, confidence and professional qualification you need to teach in primary schools.The course offers an approach to teaching that is grounded in evidence-based research in the social sciences. If you ...Read more

This BA/BA (Hons) in Education Studies (Primary) is Scotlands newest Education Studies (Primary) degree. It provides a fresh, innovative approach to teacher education, recognising the rewards and challenges that teaching presents in the 21st century. This dynamic course will give you the expertise, confidence and professional qualification you need to teach in primary schools.The course offers an approach to teaching that is grounded in evidence-based research in the social sciences. If you want a career as a primary school teacher where you will genuinely make a difference in the world and inspire our future citizens, this course is for you.This course is about more than simply preparing you to inspire a class of young learners it will engage you in the wider socio-political issues that affect education on every level and how this in turn influences educational outcomes for children.Placements form a large part of this course and are integral on your journey to become a teacher.

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WUSCA ranking:
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94/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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73rd
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97th
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nicole
19 Nov 24

Best - as a student commuting, i am very close to train station worst - having to come in for short..Read more

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Reese
19 Nov 24

Best - location and homey feel Worst - parking and not as many study spaces..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Also required are GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and Maths with a B/6

Higher English is required at a grade BNational 5 Maths/Applications of Maths also required at grade C

Access courses will be considered on an individual basis.

English is required at Higher level with a grade 5Maths is required at Standard level with a grade 5

English is required at Higher level at grade H2Maths also required at ordinary level at grade O3

Will also require GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and Maths with a B/6

HNC Childhood Practice or HNC Social Sciences. These must include a B in the graded unit.Applicants applying with an HNC must also have Higher English at grade B and National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths with a grade C

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from International

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£9250 Per year

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19 Nov 24
Education Studies (Primary) BA (Hons)
Best - as a student commuting, i am very close to train station worst - having to come in for short...
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Reese
19 Nov 24
Education Studies (Primary) BA (Hons)
Best - location and homey feel Worst - parking and not as many study spaces...
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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