Course summary
EDUCATION PRIMARY (DUMFRIES CAMPUS) - GRADUATES ONLY:- This postgraduate programme in Primary Education provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to develop a career in teaching. This GTCS-accredited qualification combines classroom learning with comprehensive placements throughout Dumfries & Galloway. This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), giving you the qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools across the UK. Students will undertake 18 weeks of study at University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools. As an aspiring teacher, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and values you need to become the committed professional necessary for today’s schools. Building on your subject-specific knowledge, you will be supported to develop creative ways to enthuse and educate children. With an emphasis on reflective practice linked to professional standards, you will develop skills to become a reflective practitioner in the classroom.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- X121
- Institution code:
- G28
- Campus name:
- Dumfries Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/educationprimarydumfriescampus/
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no subtests under 6. We accept IELTS One Skill Retake. Tests must have been taken within 2.5 years of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21. Tests must have been taken within 2.5 years of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests. Tests must have been taken within 2.5 years of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall, no subtest less than 169. Tests must have been taken within 2.5 year sof start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test. | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall, no subtest less than 169. Tests must have been taken within 2.5 year sof start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test. |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. We do recognise that some applicants may already have a good command of English through education and work experience. However, in line with UKVI requirements, we must insist on a satisfactory English language test. You can also meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school. Please note that these are the University’s standard requirements and for some courses these may be higher. Applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course.
Full details of our English language requirements including which school qualifications we accept can be found on our website:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/international/englishlanguage/requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please refer to the fees information listed on our website - https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
University of Glasgow
Berkeley Square
Pavilion 3
99 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HR