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Course contact details
Humanities and Social Sciences Admissions Enquiries
Email:studywithus-hass@strath.ac.uk
Phone:01414448600
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Course summary
Education is an interesting field of study in its own right. You will learn about formal and informal education in relation to political and social issues. Studying history - the story of humanity through the ages - develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.
Why Education and History at Strathclyde?
Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history
Benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability
Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
Joint Honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).
Your Career
Our graduates will have opportunities to work in professions associated with education, for example, in law, psychology, journalism, the Civil Service, and the Museums Service. A joint Honours degree in Education and another subject will qualify you to apply for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) course, either primary or secondary.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VX13
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C
Scottish Higher - AAAA
Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Maths SL5
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher
1st sitting: AABB
2nd sitting: AABBB
(Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Strathclyde - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £19600 | Year 1 |
| International | £19600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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