BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) in Education (Primary)
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
48 Months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Overview
Our pioneering approach of studying education with a specialist subject gives you the time to excel and become a primary teacher.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 We're ranked 3rd in Scotland and Top 5 in the UK for Education (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
#2 We give you time to develop as a teacher over four years – as opposed to the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) route of only one year
#3 You can specialise in a particular aspect of primary education, in addition to the general primary school education employers expect.
Professional accreditation
We’re accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), meaning that on graduation you can apply for provisional registration as a primary teacher.
Curriculum
Choose a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at the University of Stirling, and we’ll equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to start a career in one of the most rewarding professions.
We’ll prepare you to teach across the whole curriculum and primary age range, and also enable you to develop a specialism in a particular area. You can choose from these subject specialisms:
- Early Years
- The Environment
- Modern Languages
- Inclusive Practice
- Literacy
- Numeracy
You’ll be taught by world-leading academics and outstanding teachers who have strong partnerships with local schools. This ensures you can access cutting-edge practice and research throughout your primary teaching degree. Our pioneering approach of studying education with a subject specialism, gives you the time to excel in teaching, critically reflect and grow in confidence.
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, our Educational research ranked third highest in Scotland for quality of research outputs with 100% of our research impact and environment in Education classed as world leading or internationally excellent.