MA Primary Education
About this course
MA in Education, focusing on primary teaching methods and classroom practice. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland, enabling graduates to apply for provisional registration, and incorporates school placement learning opportunities in every academic year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBC IB: 32 points at 5, 5, 5. SL in Mathematics or Mathematics Studies is required at 4 or above. HL in English is required at 5 or above. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. SQA Highers: Applicants who achieve BBBB or better over S4 and S5 are encouraged to apply and will be considered.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: We are unable to accept the BTEC qualification because the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) requires evidence of subject spread at SCQF Level 6. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at H3. O4 in Mathematics and H3 in English are also required. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously.
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What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered
- Working: 89%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 85%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 95%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Modules
- Global Perspectives on Education
- Introduction to Inclusive Teaching
- Developing Professional Practice 1
- Languages, Literacy and Learning
- Reflecting on Inclusive Practice
- Developing Curriculuar Knowledge - Technologies
- Understanding Literacy Development
- Into Practice – Exploring the Role of the Teacher
- Belief Matters: Belief in Schools
- Developing Curriculum Knowledge - Hwb
- Developing Professional Practice 1
- Understanding the Individual Needs of Children
- Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom
- Playful Learning Environments
- Exploring the Expressive Arts in the Primary Curriculum
- Developing Curriculum Knowledge – Social Studies
- Environment and Community: A Child Study
- Contexts for Learning Without Limits
- Professional Enquiry in the Primary Classroom
- Developing Professional Practice 4
- Professional Project
- Developing Professional Practice 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £37,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Primary Education at University of Aberdeen?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.