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Professional Education (Primary) with specialism in Modern Language

BA · University of Stirling · 4 years

Professional Education (Primary) with specialism in Modern Language

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University of Stirling

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£32,000
SATISFACTION63%
CONTINUATION80%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS81%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 20% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Primary education teaching, with a specialism in modern languages, prepares you to become a teacher in Scottish primary schools with a particular expertise in languages that can enrich children's linguistic experience from the early years. Teaching in the primary phase is one of the most demanding and rewarding professional roles available: it requires deep subject knowledge across multiple curriculum areas, a sophisticated understanding of child development, the ability to design and deliver engaging learning experiences, and the interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with young children and their families. A modern language specialism adds a further dimension, equipping you to help children develop linguistic awareness and the beginnings of proficiency in another language at an age when the potential for language learning is greatest. At the University of Stirling, this

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
  • 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 77% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).