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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X120

Primary Education

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Primary Education at University of Aberdeen is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MA Education (Hons) degree in Primary teaching at Aberdeen produces creative, confident, motivated and reflective primary teachers. You will benefit from opportunities to engage with placement learning from year one whilst on-campus learning develops your understanding of theory and research. Your academic studies will be supported by exceptional staff within the School and the wider University so that, with experience in school each year, you can become equipped to inspire and guide young minds in the 21st century. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 91% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Teaching methods and issues not only within the core curriculum areas of literacy
Numeracy and health and well-being but in terms of contemporary and global issues such as inclusion
Social justice
Diversity
Sustainability and creativity
UCAS Code:X120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. Mathematics and English are required, as stated below.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points at 5, 5, 5 at HL. Maths and English required, as stated below.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£33,000£38,000
3 years£31,000£31,500£33,000
5 years£33,000£34,500£37,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
19%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Primary Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#288QS World
#27UK Ranking
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