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Primary Education

BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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Course summary

At Strathclyde, we're very proud of our long tradition of initial teacher education.

Our staff, who work closely with education authorities, are here to help you make a difference in the schools and communities in which you'll go on to work. This BA (Hons) Primary Education programme places social justice at the heart of teaching and learning

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.

Primary Education is an exciting degree programme designed to meet the recommendations of the 2010 Donaldson Report, Teaching Scotland’s Future. This course will allow students to study Primary Education along with other subjects in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and to work with a wide variety of students throughout their four-year programme.

We work in accordance with the Guidelines for Initial Teacher Education Courses and the Benchmark Statements issued by the General Teaching Council (Scotland) on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X120
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X120
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

GCSE English Language 6/B and English Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B

Scottish Higher - AAAB

1st sitting: AABC 2nd sitting: AABBC (Higher English C and Maths/Application of Mathematics National 5 C) In addition to Higher English, at least one Higher should come from our list of preferred subjects below.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points

Maths SL5

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2

Must include English, 2 humanities subjects and maths

GCSE/National 4/National 5

National 5 Maths/Lifeskills Maths at C (or equivalent) or GCSE Maths at 6/B. English: GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B.

Scottish HNC - Pass

HNC Early Education & Childcare/Childhood Practice: Year 1 entry: A in Graded Unit, plus two Highers at B (including English C) and Maths National 5 C or equivalent. HNC Social Sciences: Year 1 entry: A in Graded Unit; two Highers at B (including English C); Maths National 5 C, or equivalent. Other HNC or HND qualifications will be considered in accordance with the strength of the overall application.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: ABBC 2nd sitting: ABBBC (including Higher English C or above, plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under the preferred subjects list below. Plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C or above) Preferred subjects: - Art - Classical Studies - Drama - Economics - Gaelic - Geography - History - Languages (German/French/Spanish/Italian) - Modern Studies - Music - Philosophy - Politics - Psychology - Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies - Sociology

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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73 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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