BA Education
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) Education, a Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons) degree focused on primary school teaching and contemporary subjects. Students complete thirty weeks of integrated classroom placements across the duration of the programme to gain practical school-based experience.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. The range of subjects across your qualifications should reflect those taught in the primary curriculum. An offer of a place on the BA Education is made on the basis of: your application; you successfully passing the BA (Hons) Education study interview; you possessing current membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme (which includes a criminal records check by Disclosure Scotland) All applicants must hold qualifications at SCQF Level 6 (for example, Scottish Higher Grade) in at least four subjects, one of which must be English, and Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (for example, National 5). Full guidance on entry criteria can be found at the General Teaching Council for Scotland's Memorandum on Entry Requirements. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: ABBB (114 UCAS Tariff points) including English, plus National 5 Maths / Applications of Maths, at Grade C, or above; Minimum Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tarrif points) including English, plus National 5 Maths / Applications of Maths at Grade C, or above; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including GCSE English Language and English Literature at C/5, plus GCSE Maths at C/5, or above; Irish Leaving Certificate: Standard Entry Requirements: H2 H2 H2 H3 (114 UCAS Tariff points) including English, plus Ordinary Level Maths at O2, or above; International Baccalaureate: 32 points including English at Higher Level, plus Standard Level Maths at Grade 5, or above; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Humanities (Primary Teaching Route) with Grades BBB.; BTEC Level 4 Extended Diploma: DMM (112 UCAS Tariff points); SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Full HNC award in any subject, plus SQA Higher English and National 5 Maths at Grade C, or above; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Full HNC award in any subject, plus SQA Higher English and National 5 Maths at Grade C, or above | Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG) -- Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59.; Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 60%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- Scotland: 98%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £40,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Education at University of the West of Scotland do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education at University of the West of Scotland?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Education at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Is BA Education at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Does BA Education at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education at University of the West of Scotland?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.