BA Primary Education
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary Education. Core topics include research methods and critical and analytical thinking. The programme draws on social sciences research, is aligned with Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence, and includes three professional placements integrated across the four years, culminating in a final-year independent desk-based dissertation and an elective module.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - ABBB, Minimum - BBBB A Level: BBC Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC): H2 H2 H2 H3 International Baccalaureate: 30 points International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5 HNC: HNC in a related subject with B in the graded unit, plus Higher English at grade C and Maths Nat 5 at grade C or equivalent. Required subjects: Higher English AND Maths at Nat 5 at grade C or above. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. A levels: GCSE English Literature C/4* AND GCSE English Language C/4 AND GCSE Maths C/4 or aboveILC: English H2 AND Maths O4 IB to include HL English and SL Maths at grade 4 or above Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Direct Entry: Year Two There may be limited places for applicants with HNC Childhood Practice (120 SCQF credits), A in the graded unit, evidence of 40 placement hours, plus Higher English at grade B and Maths Nat 5 at grade C or above. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 61%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Modules
- Introduction to Education Studies in the 21st Century
- Humans in the World
- Developing Your Academic Voice
- Developing Academic Literacies for Learning and Teaching
- Learning for Sustainability Outdoors
- Being Human: A Multidisciplinary Exploration
- Introduction to British Sign Language
- Languages & Literacy 1
- Placement: Planning for Learning and Teaching
- Sustainability and Wellbeing
- Early Childhood Development and Learning in Context
- Mathematics & Numeracy (Theory and Pedagogy)
- Curriculum and Context
- Placement: Planning for Continuity and Progression
- Languages & Literacy 2
- Inclusive Education (Difference and Diversity)
- Maths in Context
- Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
- Realising Rights in the Classroom
- Teacher as Professional: Inter-agency Working
- Placement: Planning Across the Curriculum
- Professional Enquiry into Practice
- Final Year Elective
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Primary Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
How many students continue on BA Primary Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.