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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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18Sep
University of the West of Scotland - Undergraduate Open Evening - Dumfries Campus
Undergraduate
5Oct
University of the West of Scotland - Undergraduate Open Day - Lanarkshire Campus
Undergraduate
9Oct
University of the West of Scotland - Undergraduate Open Evening - Ayr Campus
Undergraduate

Course summary

IF YOU’VE GOT A CALLING TO TEACH, THEN UWS’S BA (HONS) EDUCATION PROGRAMME WILL HELP YOU ESTABLISH A CAREER AS A PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER. This programme is designed to equip you with the skills to work effectively within a primary school setting and will provide you with a broad-based education in contemporary subjects.UWS’s BA (Hons) Education programme also offers the flexibility of combining your studies in education with a specialism and provides valuable opportunities for school placement throughout each year of study – giving you the hands-on experience needed to complement your academic studies. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS • This programme provides a broad base in contemporary subjects and will provide youwith the necessary skills to become an effective primary school teacher. • Flexible study options allow you to combine your studies in education with a specialism, including: o Literacy o Mathematics o Health & wellbeing o Science o Languages o Inclusive education • You’ll spend 30 weeks of this programme on placement so that you gain hands-on experience to complement your academic studies. • This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. PROGRAMME DETAILS Year 1 Five core modules and one option module. Option modules: French / Spanish Year 2 Four core modules and two option modules. Option modules (1): Mathematics / Children’s Literacy /Physical Education / Digital Literacy / Languages Option modules (2): Controversial Issues and Citizenship / Science in Society / SupportingMultilingual Learners / Expressive Arts and Culture Year 3 Five core modules and one option module. Option modules relate to specialisms. Year 4 Four core modules. School Experience and Dissertation are double modules. Your Dissertation will be on a subject of your choice. CAREERS Eligible BA (Hons) Education graduates are guaranteed a one-year induction post that will enable you to achieve the standard required for full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. A number of BA (Hons) Education students have secured posts in various other countries after their period of probation.The BA (Hons) Education is highly-regarded by employers outside of education, recognising the strong personal transferable skills that our graduates have developed.

Modules

Years one & two In years 1 and 2, school placements provide insights into the role of the teacher and the diverse range of professionals involved in the education and care of children and young people. Years three & four As you progress to years 3 and 4, theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required for effective primary teaching are enhanced. Here, you gain professional skills to enable you to lead learning in schools. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a placement in an Additional Support Needs school. Learn a Language This course also gives you the option of taking a language module, which can count towards your degree. These modules cover multiple languages and range from absolute beginner to near-native speaker level. The cost of your language module is included in the tuition fees.

Assessment method

Lectures, tutorials, workshops and use of the Moodle VLE, employing a range of learning and teaching methodologies including exposition, whole-class discussion, paired and group work, problem-based learning, student presentations, and resources such as subject-specific equipment, interactive whiteboards, and laptops will be used, as appropriate, to develop student learning and prepare them for periods of school experience. Students will monitor their progress through target-setting and evaluation within the Reflection and Evaluation of the Standards (RETS) documentation. Module handbooks and other material made available to students will give more detailed information on the particular learning and teaching methodologies and themes within timetabled student sessions. This will clarify for students both their expectations for timetabled sessions, and their expectations for the overall balance of learning and teaching methodologies to be used during the module. Placement handbooks and other very detailed materials made available to students will set out the requirements and expectations of school experience, including the maintenance of the teaching and learning file.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Teaching Council for Scotland

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X100
Institution code:
U40
Campus name:
Ayr Campus
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

SWAP Access to Humanities (Primary Teaching Route) with Grades BBB

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component.
Cambridge English Advanced176 overall with no sub-test less than 169
Cambridge English Proficiency176 overall with no sub-test less than 169
Trinity ISEPassISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests
PTE Academic54An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
TOEFL (iBT)78no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.

UWS's English language requirements

https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
55%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Scotland £1820* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £15500* Year 1
International £15500* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS: Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS. TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS: Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years. TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS: These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details). ADDITIONAL COSTS: The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career. In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory. Check the course entry on our website for more more information.

Sponsorship information

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Education at University of the West of Scotland - UCAS