86 education
minimum requirements SQA Higher: GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
Essential subjects: why study at dundee?
ABBB BBC
ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL
English at B (H, ILC H, HL) or English language and literature at B (GCSE) plus mathematics (SG at 2, Int2 at B, GCSE at B, Ord at B, SL at 5).
other qualifications
Please see ‘Education, Social Work and Community Education’ on page 138 for details. The essential subjects given above are also still required.
selection notes:
1. Applicants under consideration will be invited to a selection process prior to offers being made. This allows us to assess whether you have the knowledge and suitability for primary teaching. It also gives you the opportunity to find out more about the course and its content. If your application reaches the selection process stage you will be given Advice Notes for Candidates which will allow you to prepare in advance.
2. Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to teaching, usually through work experience in a school setting.
3. Applicants are also expected to be able to engage in drama, physical education, fieldwork and other physical aspects involved in the role of the teacher.
4. A check will be conducted through the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (Disclosure), with the permission
of the applicant, prior to acceptance.
degree programme (with UCAS Code) MA Education
See making your application on page 32. professional accreditation
This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
In the 2012 National Student Survey, 94% of our students said they were satisfied with the quality of the course.
For information on professional development and distance learning programmes offered in this area, please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/distance
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/education X120
In response to recent national recommendations and other developments in teacher education in Scotland our new MA (Hons) Education has been designed to offer an exciting, relevant and challenging programme. It is designed for students who want to teach in nursery or primary schools, teaching children in the 3-12 years age range. This new programme replaces the older traditional BEd Primary Education programme.
Teaching is a challenging and rewarding profession, requiring a variety of professional skills in communication, management and organisation. Teachers must be able to relate well to other people, exercise a considerable degree of understanding and patience, and rise to the physical, social and emotional demands that the job brings.
Nurturing a vibrant, dynamic, international and inter-disciplinary community is at the heart of what we do. Within the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, the MA(Hons) Education programme draws upon modules from across the University as well as offering shared interactive learning with students preparing for careers in social work and community learning and development. This is excellent preparation for interprofessional collaboration later in your career as a teacher.
practical experience
We have significant periods of professional practice in Levels 1, 3 and 4 of the programme. These school placements, which begin in your first year in university, will give you experience in a range of different settings including nursery schools. A strength of our programme is the opportunity to undertake a placement in Level 2 in a location other than a school. This might, for example, be in a local ranger service, a community learning and development project or indeed a school placement abroad if you so choose.
buddy system
We currently have a ‘Buddy System’ in which students from Level 2 team up with Level 1 groups to help them settle into the campus and the programme. We also provide a specially designed induction programme which allows you to get to know the University, the School and each other before classes begin in earnest.
employability
The number of students selected for Initial Teacher Education programmes in Scotland reflects anticipated national requirements, so employment prospects are good. Your employment prospects are increased further if you are willing to move out of your home area, to schools throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. We work in partnership with Scottish Local Authorities and schools and our graduates are now working across the UK and even abroad.
The year following your graduation you will be given a guaranteed, salaried induction post which enables you to develop further the skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in the classroom.
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