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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-25
36 Weeks
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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
AUG-25
36 Weeks
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Study with us Designed for those wishing to follow a career in secondary teaching in one of the following subjects:MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyComputing Science What you’ll gain from this course:qualify to teach with an international Masters degree – giving you the potential to teach in locations worldwidenewly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) and become registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotlandskills in research methods and reasoning experience of conducting small-scale researchlearn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools Why this course? Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue – you will shape the minds of tomorrow! Teaching at secondary level allows you to share your passion for your subject and open the hearts and minds of your students to new experiences. This course will provide the theoretical and practical starting point to your teaching career. You will acquire the skills, attitudes and competencies to communicate in the classroom. The course is unique in allowing you to work in the field of a small-scale research study, which will lead to the qualification of MSc. This course will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you require. The programme is modular in structure, and students will study three modules across the year: Education Studies Professional Values Professional Learning Through Enquiry Professional Skills Professional Skills - Curriculum and Pedagogy Professional Skills - Professional Practice Students attend classes on campus followed by blocks of continued learning on placement. The modules run in parallel, and learning and practice are cumulative. The MSc Secondary Education allows you to apply for Qualified Teacher status and register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This qualifies you to teach in Scotland and other locations worldwide (check with your local teaching authority for suitability).
The minimum entry requirements that we ask for are a degree validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom. This degree should contain at least 80 credits relevant to the subject you wish to study and you must be able to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of this area of study. An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Evidence that the applicant has also studied at least two of the following areas (as well as Mathematics and English): science social studies expressive arts religious and moral education technology languages. We encourage you to apply even if you do not have any of the above so that your application can be assessed as a whole by our team.
Maths & English Higher ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) at Grade C pass or above SCQF Level 6 English Grade C or above (for example, Higher Grade) SCQF Level 5 Mathematics Grade C or above (for example, National 5) The following alternative qualifications in English will be accepted: Higher English at band C or above National Units – Communication 4NC (SCQF Level 6) and Literature 1 (SCQF Level 6)
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