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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from International
£9250 Per year
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