Primary Education with Teaching Qualification
Our Primary Education with Teaching Qualification programme provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to develop a career in primary teaching. This innovative four-year degree programme, approved by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, is benchmarked against the highest standards of excellence.
Don't just learn how to teach; graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how children learn, grow and develop. Find out more and apply here.
SDG Focused Careers
These careers are tackling the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Below are some potential careers for graduates of the MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification programme. Click the job titles below for more information, including average salary information, expected working hours, career progression routes, and current opportunities.
Education and Teaching
- Primary School Teacher Responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.
- Headteacher Manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.
- Youth Worker Support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
- Community Education Coordinator Create opportunities for learning to people who missed out at school by organising new opportunities for education. You’d support people to take part whatever their circumstances.
Policy and Research
- Policy Advocate Work with non-profit organisations and advocacy groups to identify and address education issues.
- Research Pursue PhD-level research in education and contribute to advancing the field.
Student Story: Chris
Chris, a 4th year on the MA (Hons) Primary Education with Teaching Qualification programme, talks about his experience studying in Dumfries.