Education Studies (Primary)

About this course

Primary education is one of the most formative professions a person can enter, shaping children's understanding, curiosity and confidence during the years when foundations are laid that last a lifetime. The BA (Hons) Education Studies (Primary) at Queen Margaret University Edinburgh is described as Scotland's newest teacher education degree, and it leads to the professional qualification needed to work as a primary teacher in Scotland. This four-year full-time programme takes a serious and reflective approach to what it means to teach young children effectively, combining academic study of education with substantial school-based experience throughout. You will study child development, curriculum theory and practice, the sociology and philosophy of education, learning and teaching approaches across all areas of the primary curriculum, and the professional ethics and legal frameworks that

Where its graduates go

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

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 0% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 0% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 0% of graduatescards →

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