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MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary)

University of Glasgow

About this course

MEduc in Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary), a Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons) degree centred on the theory of learning and classroom practice. Students can exit after four years with an MA (Hons) in Education with Teaching Qualification or complete a fifth year to graduate with the MEduc.

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Institution
University of Glasgow
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary)
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
4Q21/4Q22
Typical offer
A-level AAB
Median salary
£35,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-Level English (or both GCSE English language and English Literature at Grade B or 5) and GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or 5. Interview**.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL English and SL Mathematics at 4. Interview**.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAABB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics at Grade C Interview**. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics Grade C. Interview**. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

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What students say

Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 68%
  • Academic support: 68%
  • Organisation and management: 38%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 62%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 115 students who started

  • Continued on course: 93%
  • Left higher education: 7%

What graduates do next

Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 75%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 80%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • London: 1%
  • South East: 1%
  • Scotland: 96%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 115 students who started

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • Access course: 9%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) at University of Glasgow earn?

The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £38,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Teacher training.

What do graduates of MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) at University of Glasgow do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) at University of Glasgow?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) at University of Glasgow?

The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.

How many students continue on MEduc Education with Teaching Qualification (Primary) at University of Glasgow?

93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.