2021-22
Degrees of Master of Arts in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification
RESOLUTION
The Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification is governed by Resolutions of the University Court. The provisions of Resolution No. 582 supporting the Generic Undergraduate Regulations are set out with those regulations. The provisions of Resolution No. 591 are as follows:
1. The Degrees of Master of Arts (MA) in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification, Master of Arts (MA) in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Enhanced English), and Master of Arts (MA) in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Enhanced Mathematics) may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences (the College) as a Degree with Honours.
2. The award of the Degree shall be governed by Resolution No. 582 - “Generic Regulations for the award of Degrees gained by the successful completion of Undergraduate Programmes” together with such Supplementary Regulations as are contained in this Resolution No. 591 - “Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification”. The Supplementary Regulations for these degrees are set out in the Schedule of Regulations attached to this Resolution.
3. A candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification who does not complete the minimum graduating curriculum may be eligible to receive the Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Educational Studies. The early exit awards of Certificate of Higher Education and Diploma of Higher Education are also included in the Regulations.
REGULATIONS
1. Recognition of Prior Learning
1.1 Assessed prior experiential learning cannot be counted for credit on these degrees.
1.2 Non-university exams cannot permit entry with advanced standing.
1.3 In accordance with the provisions of Generic Undergraduate Regulation §4, a candidate may be considered for admission on successful completion of first year in other university programmes in Education. In this instance the candidate can be asked to complete a period of School Experience of three weeks which is formatively assessed.
2. Maximum Period of Study
There is no set maximum period of study. Candidates may continue their studies providing that they comply with the progress regulations set out at §3.
3. Progress
Generic Undergraduate Regulations §10 and §11 apply with the following additional requirements:
3.1 In order to progress to the subsequent year of the degree programme a candidate must have completed all courses of the preceding year and obtained the minimum requirements set out in tables 3.1.1-3.1.3 below:
Table 3.1.1
| Minimum requirements to proceed to the next year of the curriculum | ||
| Progression | School Experience after two attempts | Grade D3 or above in courses after two attempts in |
| Year 1 to Year 2 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 1 |
| Year 2 to Year 3 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 2 and all subjects of Year 1 |
| Year 3 to Year 4 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 3 and all subjects of Years 1 and 2 |
Table 3.1.2
| Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Enhanced English) | ||
| Progression | School Experience after two attempts | Grade D3 or above in courses after two attempts in |
| Year 1 to Year 2 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 1 |
| Year 2 to Year 3 | Pass |
all but one taught course in Year 2 and all subjects of Year 1 + D3 or above in a L1 Literature course + D3 or above in a L2 Literature course |
| Year 3 to Year 4 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 3 and all subjects of Years 1 and 2 |
Table 3.1.3
| Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Enhanced Mathematics) | ||
| Progression | School Experience after two attempts | Grade D3 or above in courses after two attempts in |
| Year 1 to Year 2 | Pass | all but one taught course in Year 1 |
| Year 2 to Year 3 | Pass |
all but one taught course in Year 2 and all subjects of Year 1 + B3 or above in Maths: Theory and Pedagogy 2 |
| Year 3 to Year 4 | Pass |
all but one taught course in Year 3 and all subjects of Years 1 and 2 + D3 or above in additional L3 Maths enhanced subject knowledge course |
A candidate who is allowed to progress with one course below grade D3 must present themself for reassessment in that subject or an equivalent, at the next available opportunity.
3.2 Exceptionally, a candidate may be required to discontinue a school placement or may be prevented from beginning any further placement if, on the balance of evidence, it is considered that continuing with the placement would be detrimental to pupils in the school.
3.3 The School of Interdisciplinary Studies Progress Committee has authority to set aside the regulations governing exclusion and to permit further attempts in assessment and School Experience retrieval.
If, after consideration, the Progress Committee permits one further attempt at assessment or a School Experience retrieval, the candidate must undertake that attempt at a time specified by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. Failure to attain a grade D3 or above or a Pass in School Experience will result in exclusion.
3.4 A candidate may be excluded from further instruction and examination in the School if:
a) they obtain less than grade D3 in two or more courses on two occasions in any year; or
b) they are awarded Not Pass in School Experience in any year on two occasions; or
c) they obtain less than grade D3 in a course at the third attempt (see §3.3).
4. Courses Available to Candidates
The courses required for the degree are set out in the programme specification.
5. Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree
5.1 Degree of Master of Arts (Hons) in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §16 applies with the following additional requirements:
a) The Honours curriculum shall normally comprise 100 taught credits gained at level 3 and 80 taught credits gained at level 4. In addition, the curriculum will also normally comprise 20 School Experience credits at level 3 and 40 School Experience credits at level 4.
b) A candidate must complete the curriculum set out in the programme specification, attaining a grade D3 or above in every course and a Pass in School Experience at each stage.
c) The award of a Teaching Qualification (Primary Education) is made by the University subject to the student attaining the relevant Standard published by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The Teaching Qualification may only be awarded with a Degree with Honours.
5.2 Degree of Master of Arts (Hons) in Primary Education (Enhanced English) with Teaching Qualification
In addition to the requirements in §5.1 above, a candidate must meet the following additional requirements:
a) The progress requirements set out in table 3.1.2 above.
b) The piece of independent work referred to at §16.1 of the Generic Undergraduate Regulations shall be a literacy or literature focused dissertation in Year 4.
c) Successful completion of a differentiated Year 4 placement in a through-school spending seven weeks in upper primary (P6-P7) and four weeks in lower secondary (S1-S3).
5.3 Degree of Master of Arts (Hons) in Primary Education (Enhanced Mathematics) with Teaching Qualification
In addition to the requirements in §5.1 above, a candidate must meet the following additional requirements:
a) The progress requirements set out in table 3.1.3 above.
b) The piece of independent work referred to at §16.1 of the Generic Undergraduate Regulations shall be of a mathematics focused dissertation in Year 4.
c) Successful completion of a differentiated Year 4 placement in a through-school spending seven weeks in upper primary (P6-P7) and four weeks in lower secondary (S1-S3).
5.4 Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Educational Studies
a) Generic Undergraduate Regulation §14 applies, with the following additional requirement: 180 or more of the credits from compulsory core courses (not inclusive of elective qualifying courses) in the MA (Primary Education) curriculum.
b) The MA in Primary Educational Studies is not a teaching qualification.
c) A candidate graduating with the Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Educational Studies may not be a candidate for the Degree of MA (Primary Education) (Hons) of the University of Glasgow on a future occasion.
6. Other Information on Awards
6.1 Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise
A candidate for the degree of MA Primary Education is required to assent to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies Code of Professional Conduct. Any candidate who refuses to do so will be denied access to teaching and School Experience. A candidate in breach of the Code will be subject to Fitness to Practise procedures which may include referral to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies Fitness to Practise Committee. (See ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ Regulation 36 of the University Regulations.)
6.2 Attendance
A minimum of 80% attendance in each course and 90% attendance in each period of School Experience is required. A candidate is required to attend mandatory instruction sessions and preparatory briefings before being permitted to attend School Experience. Credit for a course may be refused if attendance is not satisfactory.
6.3 Exceptions to Code of Assessment
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §9 applies, with the following exceptions:
a) The assessment of School Experience (levels 1 to 4) is exempt from the provisions of Schedule B of the Code of Assessment and is assessed on a two point scale, Pass or Not Pass.
b) Honours candidates who fail to attain the threshold grade in any Honours-level course or School Experience shall be afforded the reassessment opportunities outlined in §16.7 and §16.8 of the University Code of Assessment in order to meet the requirements of the professional body (General Teaching Council for Scotland). The original grade only shall contribute to the Honours classification.