Overview
Why study the Education (Secondary) course at the University of Glasgow?
- The programme consists of 18 weeks of study in the University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools
- As well as offering courses in educational and curricular issues, the programme also highlights the importance of practitioner enquiry. This systematic reflection on teaching in the classroom gives the programme its distinctive Masters character.
Careers
GTC Qualification
You will have the General Teaching Council (GTC) for Scotland qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools. Many of our graduates are teaching not only in Scotland’s primary and secondary schools, but throughout the UK and further abroad.
Professional Practice with PGDE, MEd
On successful completion of your PGDE you will have the opportunity to transfer your 90 Masters-level credits from your PGDE into this programme.
- Professional Practice with PGDE
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Teachers
The School of Education also provides an extensive range of CPD opportunities for teachers and others involved in education. Our CPD is designed to be as flexible as possible, including daytime, twilight, weekend and vacation modes, and ranging from one-off courses to full programmes.
- CPD For Teachers
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
The programme will prepare you to meet the demands of the profession through the following areas of study:
- Understanding learning and teaching
- Learning and teaching in the primary/ secondary curriculum
- Professional enquiry
- School placements.
We also offer the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate in Religious Education.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Teaching View 330 other Masters in Teaching in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree: An undergraduate degree validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. The degree should contain 80 SCQF credit points overall in the subject which you intend to teach, of which 40 must be at Year 2 level or above.
- English: National Qualifications in English at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Higher Grade) or an accepted alternative from the list below.
- Mathematics: National Qualifications in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) or an accepted alternative from the link below.
Tuition Fee
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International
18370 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18370 GBP per year and a duration of 10 months. -
EU/EEA
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 10 months.
Scottish and EU fees - £1820; Rest of UK fees - £9,250
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Due for update
Updated over a year ago
Check the official programme website for potential updates.