Admissions X120 BA(hons) Primary Education Jane Thomson Course Leader Monica Porciani Academic Selector
Selection at end of year 1 Placement in all years of the course Teaching qualification accredited by the GTCS International exchanges Placements abroad – Sweden, Malawi, France Germany I WANT to be a teacher! BA (Hons) Primary Education (X120)
Primary Education Year 1: –Understanding Education in the 21 st Century –Placement and Curriculum(+2) Year 2: –Learners and Learning- Literacy –Mathematics- Placement(+1) Year 3: –History and Philosophy of Education- Social Sciences/ RME/PE –Drama/ Music/ Art- STICT –Two Placements Year 4: –Social Issues in Education- Dissertation –Politics and Policy in Education - Social Research Methods –Option- Inclusive Practice –10 week Placement
Entry Qualifications First sitting AAAB Second sitting AAABB English Higher at B Maths Credit Level; Intermediate 2; National 5
Entry Qualifications HNC Early Education and Childcare HNC Social Sciences A in the graded unit PLUS 2 Highers at B (including English) PLUS Maths qualification
Application Process Personal statement and reference require evidence of … a strong commitment to Education experience of working with children in a formal setting (preferred) interests beyond the classroom learning from experience
We are looking for students who are… Independent Well organised Diligent Mature in outlook Able to work as part of a team Interested and interesting Determined to make a difference