BSc Technological Education

About this course

Technological education is the academic and professional study of how technology is taught, understood and integrated into educational settings. It encompasses the pedagogy of technology subjects, the design and technology curriculum, the use of digital tools and resources in teaching, and the broader relationship between technological development and educational practice. As technology continues to transform how people work, communicate and learn, the need for educators who can teach technological skills and thinking with confidence and depth has never been greater. At the University of the Highlands and Islands you will study technological education on a part-time basis, attending classes in person at the local campus or learning centre while completing a work-based activity to gain industry experience. This blended and work-integrated approach allows you to combine your studies with professional practice, building the classroom and workplace knowledge simultaneously. The programme develops both your understanding of technology as a subject discipline and your competency as an educator, preparing you for roles in schools, colleges and training environments where technological education is delivered. Graduates of technological education programmes typically enter teaching and educational roles in secondary schools, further education colleges and vocational training settings. Qualified teachers of technology and design subjects are valued and often in short supply, and the work-based learning dimension of this programme ensures that graduates have practical industry experience alongside their pedagogical formation. Others move into educational management, curriculum development, training and skills roles in the public sector or industry. The combination of technological subject knowledge and professional educational understanding is a distinctive and employable combination in the current educational landscape.

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