This programme is in clearing for students resident in Scotland, Rest of the UK, Republic of Ireland, and EU.
During Clearing, our entry requirements remain flexible. We are committed to providing opportunities to study with us based on a range of qualifications. Please get in touch, and we can discuss your specific circumstances. You can apply now through UCAS or our our dedicated Clearing hub where you will also find more information about the Clearing process.
Follow your passion to teach
UWS innovative Education programmes offer placements in pre-schools, primary schools, and community settings to provide practical experience of interacting with children, young people, and adults.
With regular guest lectures from teaching professionals that provide invaluable insight into the classroom, you’ll develop the skills needed to make a positive impact in education.
UWS Education programmes
We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Education:
Practical teaching experience
As well as practical placements, you’ll complete a research project in an area linked to your career goals. Programmes lead to qualified teacher status and guarantee you an induction place in a Scottish school following graduation – allowing you to continue honing your teaching skills while working in the classroom.
Hear from our alumni
"The BA Hons Education programme at UWS was significant in shaping my career. The coursework was a perfect mix of theory and practical learning. The wide range of relevant modules gave me a strong foundation, while the continuous reflective practice helped me improve in my role. The placements were especially valuable, letting me apply what I’d learned in real classrooms and grow as a teacher in a range of environments and stages".
Gary Leitch, P7 Class Teacher, Auchinleck Primary School
Research with real-world impact
UWS academics have a reputation for cutting-edge research and curriculum development in the education sector.
UWS’s research on the provision of Holocaust education in schools has shaped United Nations’ programmes and influenced teaching approaches in Scotland and internationally. It also launched the Vision Schools Scotland partnership between UWS and the Holocaust Educational Trust, which aims to develop best practice in Holocaust education.
Funding your studies
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary.
The Teaching Bursary Scheme
A £20,000 bursary is available from The Scottish Government to career-changers undertaking a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme in Scotland in STEM subjects and Modern Languages.
Subjects available at UWS:
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Physics
- Modern Languages (German, French, Spanish)
Applicants that meet the criteria may be eligible to receive a bursary of £20,000 payable over 10 equal monthly instalments.
Open Days and events at UWS
Join us at an Open Day to experience #LifeAtUWS. Hosted across at Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Paisley campuses, these events provide the perfect opportunity to find out everything there is to know about studying at UWS.
Attend an Open DayHow else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.
Register your interest in An Undergraduate course
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk or phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) / +44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK).
