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A career in Primary Education is challenging and very rewarding. Primary teachers are faced each day with complex and demanding tasks. Teachers develop, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of study in all curricular areas (Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Languages, Literacy and English, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Studies and Technologies). They promote the social and personal development of all children, working with parents and fellow professionals both within and outwith the school.

Year 1: Education modules are studied alongside two other HaSS subjects. A 70-hour community placement forms part of the learning experience. Progression to year 2 of the Primary Education programme is determined by selection interview.

Year 2: Students choose to continue their studies in one HaSS subject alongside their Primary Education classes. Classes cover primary level curriculum subjects and prepare students to undertake a First Level placement in a Scottish primary school. A range of option modules are available from across the faculty to support interdisciplinary learning.

Years 3-4: All classes focus on Primary Education and preparing students for the teaching profession. In year 3, students undertake placement in an Early level setting, and there are two further school-based placements in years 3 and 4. International study options are available in year 3. In their final year, students complete a dissertation study on an area of professional interest and there is also an opportunity to develop subject expertise through a choice of specialisation classes.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABC (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AABBC (two sittings) including English and another relevant subject plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBC (first sitting) or 5 Highers at ABBBC (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.