Courses
Undergraduate & Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The University’s Education programmes, offered through the School of Education, based at University Campus, Ayr are taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The School provides a centre of expertise and experience in teaching and learning and reinforces the University's commitment to offering the best, possible learning environment for students.
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for school teachers after qualification is increasingly important for Scottish school teachers. The School of Education has completed a full review of its CPD provision to introduce a range of new 'Advanced Professional Studies' programmes at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters level. This includes the School's innovative Chartered Teacher programme, delivered by e-learning in partnership with the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), Learning & Teaching Scotland (LTS), Argyll & Bute Council and South Ayrshire Council.
The School's BEd graduates will have the opportunity to maintain contact with the University over their career through participation in these CPD programmes.
Here's what our students say:
“I came to university from
school. Studying at UWS is
how I aim to achieve what
I want – in five years time
I’d ideally like to be teaching
abroad. I’d recommend
the location of the campus
where I’m studying (Ayr) –
it’s not in the smog of a city,
but is still easy to reach.”
Kyle Dudding
Primary Education
Student
“The programme equipped
me with not only the
skills, but the confidence
required to teach in a
secondary school. The
University’s longstanding
partnership links with
schools mean students
have a variety of options
to choose from when it
comes to undertaking
in-school placements,
which are a key
element of the course.”
Gillian McCallum
Postgraduate Secondary
graduate