Course contact details
Prospective Student Enquiries - Postgraduate HASS
Email:hass-pgt-admissions@strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 444 8600
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building
49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Secondary Education (Taught)
- MSc
- 36 Weeks
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Designed for those wishing to follow a career in secondary teaching in one of the following subjects:
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology
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Computing Science
Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue - you will shape the minds of tomorrow! Teaching at secondary level allows you to share your passion for your subject and open the hearts and minds of your students to new experiences. The course is unique in allowing you to work in the field of a small-scale research study, which will lead to the qualification of MSc.
What you’ll gain from this course:
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internationally recognised qualification – become qualified to teach in locations worldwide,
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newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) and become registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland
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skills in research methods and reasoning
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experience of conducting small-scale research
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learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools
Modules
Year 1
Semester 1: Education Studies: Professional Values, Professional Learning Through Enquiry, Professional Skills
Semester 2/3: Research Methods and Reasoning
Year 2
Dissertation
Assessment method
There are written assignments and presentations along with an extended dissertation towards the end of the studies.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements are based on the requirements set by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). All applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements before the course starts. The minimum entry requirements that we ask for are a degree validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom. This degree should contain at least 80 credits relevant to the subject you wish to study and you must be able to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of this area of study. An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
All applicants demonstrating the required entry requirements will be invited to an interview with a subject leader.
Evidence that the applicant has also studied at least two of the following areas (as well as Mathematics and English): science, social studies, expressive arts, religious and moral education, technology, languages.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not have any of the above so that your application can be assessed as a whole by our team.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
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