Secondary Education

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.

Maths & English

• Higher ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) at Grade C pass or above
• SCQF Level 6 English Grade C or above (for example, Higher Grade)
• SCQF Level 5 Mathematics Grade C or above (for example, National 5)

The following alternative qualifications in English will be accepted:

• Higher English at band C or above
• National Units - Communication 4NC (SCQF Level 6) and Literature 1 (SCQF Level 6) and Literature 1 (SCQF Level 6)

If you have a different qualification and would like us to check against entry requirements, please get in touch with hass-pgde-selection@strath.ac.uk.

Months of entry

August

Course content

Designed for those wishing to follow a career in secondary teaching in one of the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computing Science

What you'll gain from this course:

• Qualify to teach with an international Masters degree - giving you the potential to teach in locations worldwide
• Newly qualified teachers will be able to apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) and become registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
• Skills in Research Methods and Reasoning
• Experience of conducting small-scale research
• Learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools

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.

This course will provide the theoretical and practical starting point to your teaching career. You will acquire the skills, attitudes and competencies to communicate in the classroom.

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 the MSc.

This course will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you require. This programme is modular in structure, and students will study three modules across the year:

• Education Studies; Professional Values
• Professional Learning Through Enquiry
• Professional Skills
• Professional Skills - Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Professional Skills - Professional Practice

Students attend classes on campus followed by blocks of continued learning on placement. The modules run in parallel, and learning and practice are cumulative.

The MSc Secondary Education allows you to apply for Qualified Teacher Status and register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This qualifies you to teach in Scotland and other locations worldwide (check with your local teaching authority for suitability).

Information for international students

Please note that this course is currently open to international students only.

Fees and funding

International: Full-time, 16 months, £26,000

Please view website for full details: https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/secondaryeducationmsc/#feesfunding