The programme is aimed at graduates with relevant subject content in their academic study, who have demonstrated an interest in teaching children through a range of experiences in both formal and informal settings.
The programme is suited to candidates with a STEM degree but with a wide range of background experiences: some will be recent graduates choosing to teach as their initial career; some will be working in a STEM / non-STEM industry and want to change careers; some are primary trained teachers who want to teach in the secondary phase but would like a structured programme to enhance their skills; some are bringing up young families and want to pursue a career that allows flexibility
Academic entry
The minimum academic entry requirements for admission to a teaching qualification are:
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Degree: An undergraduate degree in a recognised STEM subject. This must be validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. All degree classifications are considered, however, priority is given to candidates with a 1st or 2:1 honours degree or experience of working with young people.
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English: National Qualifications in English at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Higher Grade) or an accepted alternative from the list below.
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Mathematics: National Qualifications in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate 2) .
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have achieved their English and Maths qualifications PRIOR to application. Applicants who apply with a pending English or Maths qualification will be rejected. Pending degree qualifications are considered.
Accepted alternative qualifications in English and Mathematics
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary: English and Mathematics entry requirements
English
Accepted alternative qualifications in English
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Advanced Higher English at Grade C
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A Level English at Grade C
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GCSE/IGCSE English Language AND English Literature at Grade C / 4 (both qualifications must be achieved)
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International Baccalaureate English at HL 4 / SL 6
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Irish Leaving Certificate Higher English at Grade C2 / H4
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SQA National Units at Higher Level in both Communication (NC) and Literature 1
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SCQF Level 6 Online English Access Course offered by the University of Aberdeen
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University level modules (SCQF level 7 or above) that cover sufficient English Literature content.
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English of an equivalent academic standard from outside the UK - Study must have an English Literature element. We use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) to assess the equivalency of overseas qualifications.
All applicants must have achieved a MINIMUM of Scottish Higher English at Grade C or accepted alternative PRIOR to their application being considered.
Maths
Accepted alternative qualifications in Mathematics
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Intermediate Level 2 Mathematics at Grade C
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Standard Grade Credit Mathematics at Grade 2
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O Grade Mathematics at Grade A
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Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher Mathematics at Grade C
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A Level Mathematics at Grade C
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GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics at Grade C / 4
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International Baccalaureate Maths at HL 3 / SL 4
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Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Mathematics at Grade C3 / H5
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Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Mathematics at Grade B3 / O3
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SCQF Level 5 or 6 Online Mathematics Access Course offered by the University of Aberdeen at Grade C
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Open University MU123 Discovering Mathematics – credits 30
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SQA National Units in BOTH Core Mathematics 4 (D11V) and Mathematics: Analysis/Algebra 1 (D11W)
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University level modules (SCQF level 7 or above) that cover sufficient Maths content
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Maths of an equivalent academic standard from outside the UK - We will always use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) to assess the equivalency of overseas qualifications.
All applicants must have achieved a MINIMUM of National 5 Mathematics (or Lifeskills Mathematics) Grade C or accepted alternative PRIOR to their application being considered.
Priority will be given to applicants who have exceeded the minimum requirements and in particular to applicants who have attained English at Higher Grade B (or above) and Higher Grade C (or above) in Mathematics.
