BA Hons BSc Hons Education Primary

at University of Stirling

You’ll follow a course of eight semesters (four years). This will lead to an Honours degree in Professional Education (Primary). Alternatively, seven semesters (three and a half years) lead either to a General degree or to a Bachelors degree in Professional Education. General degree students may only be able to qualify in one teaching subject.
 

Year 1

You’ll develop your understanding of Education theory and practice alongside your subject specialism in Semesters 1-2. You’ll also undertake a self-organised placement in a nursery for primary students.
 

Year 2

In Semesters 3-4, you’ll continue to study Education alongside your subject specialism. Your knowledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy will develop, along with a range of teaching skills. You’ll engage in on-campus microteaching that’s closely related to your education modules. This gives you the opportunity to teach small groups of children or your peers, and receive constructive feedback before undertaking a four-week school placement.
 

Year 3

In Semesters 5-6, you’ll continue to develop your understanding of teaching literacy and numeracy. To help you link theory and practice you will take a placement over 11 weeks (three days a week, Mon to Wed) and return to the University for two days to undertake an advanced education module with a focus on differences, identities and inclusion. You’ll also take a module that focuses on pedagogy, policy and practice in relation to your subject specialism.
 

Year 4

Semester 7 includes a 10-week school placement. In Semester 8, you’ll complete an Enquiry into Practice that’s closely related to your placement, and undertake an independent study of your choice, linked to your chosen specialism.
 

Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory module

Select 20 credits from EDUU9E1 or EDUU9X1 list

• Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology (EDUU9E1) 20 credits
• Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology (EDUU9X1) 20 credits
• EDUU9E1 and EDUU9X1 cover the same content, the only difference is the timetable.
   

Compulsory module

• Early Child Development (EDUUEY1) 20 credits
• Compulsory module
• Introductory Psychology I (PSYU901) 20 credits
• prior to 2021/2 PSYU911 was taken instead
   

Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Introduction to Education: Politics, Policy and Practice (EDUU9E2)    20 credits
• Compulsory module
• Early child learning - How we facilitate that development (EDUUEY2)    20 credits
• Compulsory module
• Introductory Psychology II (PSYU902)    20 credits
• prior to 2021/2 PSYU912 was taken instead
   

Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• The Social Mind (PSYU9A3)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Primary Pedagogy 1 Developing Literacy and Numeracy (EDUU9P3)    20 credits
• Compulsory module
• Pedagogy I: The Nature of Learning and Teaching (EDUUZE3)    20 credits
   

Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Pedagogy II: Differentiation, Assessment and Progression (EDUUZE4)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Research Methods (PSYU914)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• School Experience 1 (EDUU9AO)    0 credits
• EDUU9AO is completed at the end of semester 4

Year 3, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Differences and Identities (EDUUZE6)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Primary Pedagogy III: Inclusive Practice in the Primary School (EDUUZA6)    40 credits
   

Compulsory module

• School Experience 2 (EDUU9AP)    10 credits
   

Year 4, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Final Teaching Practice (EDUU9P7)    20 credits
• Dissertation
• Extended Enquiry into Practice (EDUUZH7)    40 credits
• Continued in semester 8
   

Compulsory module

• Developing as a reflective practitioner (EDUUZE7)    20 credits
• continues in spring
   

Year 4, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Primary Pedagogy IV: Planning an Educational Enquiry (EDUU9P8)    40 credits

Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
 

For all specialisms except Early Years
 

SQA Highers

• ABBB - by the end of S5

• AABB - by the end of S6
   

GCE A-levels

• BBB
   

IB Diploma

• 30 points
   

BTEC (Level 3)

• DDM
   

Early Years specialism
 

SQA Highers

• AABB - by the end of S5

• AAAB - by the end of S6
   

GCE A-levels

• BBB
   

IB Diploma

• 32 points
   

BTEC (Level 3)

• DDM
   

The following English and Mathematics entry requirements apply:
 

• Higher English (B) or GCSE English Language and English Literature (B/6) or Communications 4 and Literature 1

• Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (2), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent.

Direct Entry to 1st Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:
 

• CBSE

• ISC/ICSE

• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
 

Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:
 

• CBSE

• ISC/ICSE

• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Students who score 70% in English in Year 12 from the following exam boards won't be required to submit IELTS, if studied within the last 5 years of our course start date:
 

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Students from other state boards will either need 80% in English if studied within 5 years of the course start date, or a UKVI SELT, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic, depending on the state board, taken within 2 years of our course start date.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
 

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill

• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill

• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill

• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

• Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills

• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills

• Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills

• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator -  Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill

Academic year:	2022/23	2023/24
Overseas students (non-EU)	£15,900	£16,400

 

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.

 

If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.
 

EU students

For EU students starting studies in academic year 2022/23, we will award an automatic scholarship of up to £30k over the duration of your course. This is subject to eligibility criteria.

 

Our graduates are passionate about children’s education. Over the course of your four year degree, you’ll develop essential teaching skills for primary education. In addition, the ability to specialise in an area gives you an edge in a competitive job market.
 

You’ll also develop a number of transferable skills, ideal if you choose to take another career route, including: communication, presentation skills and confidence.
 

Companies we work with

We work in close partnership with Local Authorities, schools, Education Scotland and GTCS to ensure we support you throughout your studies, so you can become an effective educator. A number of teachers are seconded to us from local schools to provide practical and up-to-date experience and knowledge.