MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus)
About this course
MA in Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus), an undergraduate degree in Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons). Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. This four-year programme is approved by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The first year covers foundational topics through Literacy 1, Mathematics - Theory And Pedagogy 1, Spanish For Beginners (i), and Professional Practice in Education 1. The second year continues with Child Development And Learning, Literacy 2, Mathematics - Theory And Pedagogy 2, Modern Languages: Policy and Pedagogy, and Professional Practice in Education 2. The third year advances through Curriculum And Assessment, Research Methods For Education, STEM across the Primary Curriculum, Professional Practice in Education 3, Inclusion and ASN: Concepts, Policy & Practice, and Enhanced Mathematics. The final year concludes with Sociology of Education, Professionalism and Leadership in Education, Honours Dissertation - Primary Education, and Professional Practice in Education 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Additional requirements GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or 5 Either A-Level English at minimum Grade C or GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature both at minimum Grade C or 4 Interview.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements HL English at 4 SL Mathematics at 4 Interview.) Scottish Higher: ABBB Additional requirements: Higher English at minimum Grade C National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics at minimum Grade C Interview. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : BBBB* Additional requirements: Higher English at minimum Grade C National 5 Mathematics or Application of Mathematics at minimum Grade C Interview Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 66%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 80%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Modules
- Literacy 1
- Mathematics - Theory And Pedagogy 1
- Spanish For Beginners (i)
- Professional Practice in Education 1
- Child Development And Learning
- Literacy 2
- Mathematics - Theory And Pedagogy 2
- Modern Languages: Policy and Pedagogy
- Professional Practice in Education 2
- Curriculum And Assessment
- Research Methods For Education
- STEM across the Primary Curriculum
- Professional Practice in Education 3
- Inclusion and ASN: Concepts, Policy & Practice
- Enhanced Mathematics
- Sociology of Education
- Professionalism and Leadership in Education
- Honours Dissertation - Primary Education
- Professional Practice in Education 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) 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 MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) 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 MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow?
94% 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 with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
How many students continue on MA Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.