BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Education (Primary)

The Primary Education course at the University of Stirling provides an opportunity for students to learn teaching for children between the ages of three and twelve. The professional graduate degree meets the requirements of the General Teaching Council for Scotland, and students are given the option to train through English or Gaelic.Course Content: The curriculum of this course combines academic study with professional learning, blending theory with practice. Students will learn about the complexities of the classroom, the wide variety of roles a teacher undertakes, and how to engage children to help them achieve their potential. Key Modules: Some of the core modules are childhood practice, professional enquiry in education, mathematics, social studies, science, health, and wellbeing. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).Future Careers: Successful completion of this degree leads to a ‘TQ’ (teaching qualification) status, which enables students to pursue a teaching career in any part of the UK. Further prospects include advisory work with local education authorities, the possibility of promotion to principal teacher, depute or headteacher, or in an advisory role with local educational authorities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.