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Education and Curricular Studies with Teaching Qualification - Home Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

New and innovative route into teaching for Home Economics from an HND at a college in Scotland to a university honours degree with a Teaching Qualification

  • Learn from on-campus classes and working with pupils, a school induction week, and 18 weeks of teaching placements in schools

  • Become qualified to teach in schools worldwide

  • Guaranteed employment for one school year following graduation via The Teacher Induction Scheme, for UK and EU eligible students

  • Further financial incentives are available if you opt to work anywhere in Scotland

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

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Teaching Council for Scotland

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:

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (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:
X1N7
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 3

How to apply

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:
X1N7
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

Scottish Higher

You are required by the General Teaching Council for Scotland to have Higher English (A-C) or equivalent at SCQF Level 6.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

You are required by the General Teaching Council for Scotland to have National 5 Mathematics or equivalent at SCQF Level 5 (or must be gained by the end of Year 3).

Scottish HND - Pass

You need an appropriate HND from a college in Scotland. The most suitable HNDs include both a practical element and a theoretical side in food or in fashion, e.g. HND Fashion and Textile Technology, HND Professional Cookery.

Relevant HND from a College in Scotland. Home Economics: The most suitable HNDs include both a practical element and a theoretical side in food or in fashion, e.g. HND Fashion and Textile Technology, HND Professional Cookery.

Please note: We can also accept qualifications that are equivalent to an HND from a Scottish college. This should include at least 240 credits with at least 120 of these from level 8. The content of the qualification should cover the elements outlined above in the Home Economics or Technological Education route.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
PVG Scheme in Scotland
Interview

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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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