2021-22

Degree of Master of Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary)

RESOLUTION

The Degree of Master of Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) 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. 650 are as follows:

1.   The Degree of Master of Education (MEduc) with Teaching Qualification (Primary) may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences (the College) as a Degree in such designations as may be prescribed by Regulations.

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. 650 - “Master of Education (MEduc) with Teaching Qualification (Primary)”. The Supplementary Regulations are set out in the Schedule of Regulations attached to this Resolution.

3.   Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education who do not complete the minimum graduating curriculum may be eligible to receive the Degree of Master of Arts (Honours) in Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary). The early exit awards of Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education (without teaching qualification), Diploma of Higher Education (Primary Education) and Certificate of Higher Education (Primary Education) are also included in the Regulations.

REGULATIONS

1.   Recognition of Prior Learning 

Assessed prior learning cannot normally be counted for credit on this degree.

2.   Maximum Period of Study

The programme is only available on a full-time basis and must be completed within seven academic sessions from first registration.

3.   Code of Assessment

In accordance with Generic Undergraduate Regulation §9, assessment and reassessment are governed by the Code of Assessment with the following exceptions:

a)   The assessment of School Experience is exempt from the provisions of Schedule A of the Code of Assessment and is assessed on a two point scale - Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory.

b)   A candidate who achieves less than D3 for any other taught course in years 3, 4 or 5 of the curriculum will be eligible for a second opportunity at assessment on any such course or courses. In accordance with §16.7 of the Code of Assessment, for any such course or courses contributing to the Honours curriculum the original course grade will contribute towards calculation of the Honours classification.

4.   Progress

Generic Undergraduate Regulations §10 and §11 apply with the following additional requirements:

4.1   In order to progress to the subsequent year of the degree programme a candidate must have achieved grade D3 or above in all courses of the preceding year and Satisfactory for School Experience.

4.2   A candidate must achieve grade D3 or above in each mandatory Year 1 Education course in order to progress to Year 2. A candidate must achieve a grade point average[1] of at least 9.0 across both the Year 1 options.

4.3   A candidate must achieve grade C3 or above in each Year 4 course in order to progress to Year 5.

4.4   Exceptionally, a candidate may be permitted by the College Progress Committee to progress into years 2, 3 or 4 with one compulsory course at less than grade D3. The candidate must present themself for reassessment in that course at the next available opportunity.

4.5   Exceptionally, a candidate may be required to discontinue a School Experience or may be prevented from beginning any further School Experience if, on the balance of evidence, it is considered that continuing with or beginning that experience would be detrimental to pupils in the school.

4.6   In the first four years of the curriculum a candidate may be excluded from further instruction and examination on the Degree programme if:

a)   they obtain less than grade D3 in two or more compulsory courses on two occasions in any year; or

b)   they obtain an Unsatisfactory in a School Experience in any year on two occasions.

4.7   The College Progress Committee has authority to set aside regulations §4.4(a) and §4.4(b) governing exclusion and to permit further attempts in assessment and School Experience retrieval.

If, after consideration, the College Progress Committee permits one further attempt at assessment or School Experience retrieval, the candidate must undertake that attempt at a time specified by the College. Failure to attain a grade D3 in assessment or Satisfactory in School Experience will result in exclusion from the programme.

5.   Courses Available to Candidates

The courses required for the degree are set out in the programme specification.

6.   Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree

Generic Undergraduate Regulation §17 applies with the following additional requirements:

a)   To be eligible for the award of Master of Education (MEduc) with Teaching Qualification (Primary) a candidate must complete the curriculum set out in the programme specification for years 1 to 5, attaining a grade D3 or above for each course and Satisfactory in School Experience at each stage.

b)   The calculation of the final classification is based on weightings from years 3, 4 and 5 of 10:20:70.

7.   Early Exit Awards

7.1   Degree of Master of Arts (Honours) in Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary)

a)   Generic Undergraduate Regulation §16.1 applies with the following additional requirements:

To be eligible for the award of the degree a candidate must complete the curriculum set out in the programme specification for years 1 to 4, attaining a grade D3 or above  for each course and Satisfactory in School Experience at each stage.

b)   Such a candidate, if graduating with the Degree of Master of Arts (Honours) in Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary), may not be a candidate for the Degree of Master of Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) of the University of Glasgow on a future occasion.

7.2   Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Primary Education)

a)   Generic Undergraduate Regulation §16.1 applies with the following additional requirements:

A candidate who has completed a minimum of 480 credits at grade D3 or above and at least 460 of the credits from courses in the MEduc curriculum, will be eligible to receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Primary Education) without teaching qualification. Generic Undergraduate Regulation §16.5 does not apply to the 10 credits of School Experience in the MEduc curriculum.

b)   Such a candidate, if graduating with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Primary Education) without teaching qualification, may not be a candidate for the Degree of Master of Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) of the University of Glasgow on a future occasion.

7.3   Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Primary Education)

a)   Generic Undergraduate Regulation §14 applies with the following additional requirements:

A candidate who has completed a minimum of 360 credits with a grade point average[1] of at least 9.0, with 280 credits at grade D3 or above and at least 300 of the credits from courses in the MEduc curriculum, will be eligible to receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Primary Education) without teaching qualification.

b)   Such a candidate, if graduating with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Primary Education) without teaching qualification, may not be a candidate for the Degree of Master of Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) of the University of Glasgow on a future occasion.

7.4   Diploma of Higher Education (Primary Education)

Generic Undergraduate Regulation §13 applies with the following additional requirements:

A candidate who has completed a minimum of 240 credits at grade D3 or above from courses in the MEduc curriculum will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Higher Education (Primary Education).

7.5   Certificate of Higher Education (Primary Education)

Generic Undergraduate Regulation §12 applies with the following additional requirements:

A candidate who has completed a minimum of 120 credits at grade D3 or above from courses in the MEduc curriculum will be eligible to receive the Certificate of Higher Education (Primary Education).

8.   Other Information on Awards

8.1   Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise

A candidate for the degree of MEduc is required to assent to the School of Education 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 Education Fitness to Practise Committee. (See ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ Regulation 36 in the University Regulations.)

8.2   Attendance

a)   In order to be eligible for the award of credit on a course delivered by the School of Education a candidate must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance.

b)   A candidate is required to attend mandatory instruction sessions and preparatory briefings before being permitted to attend School Experience.

c)   In relation to each period of School Experience a candidate must achieve a minimum of 90% attendance in order to be eligible for the award of credit.


[1] The grade point average is determined with reference to the schedule of grades and grade points contained in Schedule A and Schedule B of the University’s Code of Assessment. The grade point average is calculated by taking the product of each course’s weight and the candidate’s grade points and dividing the sum of these products by the sum of the courses’ weights. The weights shall correspond to the courses’ credit ratings unless specified otherwise in the relevant programme documentation. The grade point average is expressed to one decimal place (§16.34(a) of the Code of Assessment). In determining whether a candidate has satisfied requirements in relation to progress and award, no further rounding is permitted. For example, a grade point average of 8.9 would not satisfy a requirement for a grade point average of 9.0.