Course summary
Education is an interesting field of study in its own right. You will learn about formal and informal education in relation to political and social issues. This new social policy degree programme gives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and enables you to place these in a broader international and comparative perspective. Why Education and Social Policy at Strathclyde? Opportunity to put theory into practice in a community placement and enhance your employability. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond. Experience research-informed, evidence-based teaching by internationally-recognised professionals. Joint Honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE). Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s). Your Career Our graduates will have opportunities to work in professions associated with education, for example, in law, psychology, journalism, the Civil Service, and the Museums Service. A joint Honours degree in Education and another subject will qualify you to apply for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) course, either primary or secondary.
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:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- CX83
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/educationpsychology/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Unistats information
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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 |
EU | £19600 | Year 1 |
International | £19600 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ