Design & Technology Education MDTechEd
This degree programme qualifies you as a secondary school teacher of Technology Education able to teach practical subjects, graphic communication, design and manufacture, and engineering science.
You can exit after four years with a Bachelor of Design and Technology Education (Honours) with Teaching Qualification (Secondary) or complete your fifth year and qualify with the MDTechEd.
This 5-year programme will provide students the opportunity to develop the breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary to begin teaching high quality Technology Education. Furthermore, this is the only teaching technology integrated Masters degree in Scotland and is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). Students who successfully complete this programme are eligible for provisional registration with the GTCS.
- September start
- Session dates
- Design & Technology Education MDTechEd: H112 5 year degree
Programme structure
This is is a five-year programme: years 1 to 4 consist of core technology and education subjects plus school experience. There is an exit point at the end of year 4 where students can leave with a secondary teaching qualification (Bachelor of Technology with Secondary Education). However, in order to attain a Master of Education qualification, you would need to complete the fifth year of study.
Years 1 and 2
You will study subjects including technology craft, design, graphics, electronics, mechanics and mathematics. In addition, there will be a focus on learning theory and teaching.
Years 3 and 4
In years 3 and 4 you will further develop your skills and understanding across a range of technology courses by exploring themes such as technology and society, materials and sustainable resources. In year 4, you will select an elective study in subjects such as Advanced 3D design or Engineering systems & robotics. You will also undertake a final-year project that will develop your skills in practitioner enquiry. You have the Option to graduate at this point and leave with a secondary teaching qualification (Bachelor of Technology with Secondary Education), gaining entry to a probationary teaching year.
Year 5
In year 5 you will continue your study of education, research methods and practitioner enquiry in the form of a dissertation. The dissertation aspect of the programme will enable you to form a deep knowledge and understanding of a specific area within design and technology education. You will graduate at this point with a secondary teaching qualification (Master in Design and Technology Education), gaining entry to a probationary teaching year.
Course details
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional
circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information,
please see: Student contract.
Special Glasgow feature
This is an integrated Masters degree with undergraduate entry which will develop knowledge, skills and research within technology education in secondary schools. It will take five years to complete the Masters aspect of the programme; however students will be qualified to teach in schools at the end of year 4. This in turn will help to inform the 5th year of study and research within technology education. Studies throughout the programme will integrate theoretical and research approaches with classroom practice.
Entry requirements
for entry in 2025
Summary of entry requirements for Design & Technology Education
SQA Higher entry requirements
- ABBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAABB Higher
- Additional requirements: Higher English, Higher Science subject and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics Grade B. Interview.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40: AABB*
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Science subject. National 5 Mathematics grade B. Interview. Successful completion of Top Up or one of our Summer Schools.
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.
A-level standard entry requirements
- AAB – BBB
- Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics or a Science Subject. GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or 5 and English Language and Literature at Grade C or 4. Interview.
IB standard entry requirements
- 34 (6,5,5)
- Additional requirements: HL English and Mathematics or a Science Subject. SL Mathematics at 4. Interview.
Disclosure Scotland
If you are accepted to a teaching degree you must undertake a Criminal Convictions check prior to enrolment. It is your responsibility to pay for the check. Details will be sent to you.
Admissions guidance
English language
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
English language requirements
Career prospects
Previous graduates who have studied the Bachelor of Design & Technology Secondary Education have had an excellent record of finding employment as secondary school technology teachers and college lecturers. You are guaranteed one year of employment as a probationary teacher upon graduation and, as a profession, Teaching offers a range of ways to continue with career development. A number of our graduates have gone on to pursue further post graduate studies in a range of areas of education and beyond.
Accreditation
This programme leads to registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Degrees and UCAS codes
When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to:
MDTechEd
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details.
Scholarships
The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years.
Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary
Undergraduate Talent Scholarships
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
The Clan Gregor Society Prize
Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship
The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database
How to apply
Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education.
International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciences can also apply using The Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS. Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS.
Application deadlines
- 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge
- 29 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)
- 30 June: international students.
We do not usually accept any applications after these deadlines.
It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of your application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made.
- Apply at www.ucas.com or through your school or college
- Contact UCAS on 0871 468 0468
- Apply at commonapp.org (international students to certain areas only)
More information about this programme
For more information about our Teaching degrees, see our Teaching Admissions Guidance.
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