professionals , social workers , doctors , lecturers in any discipline and professional services staff ( e . g . university librarians ). The e-PgCert is delivered fully online .
Why QMU ?
All of our education courses are forward-thinking and focused on the needs of today ’ s educators in a rapidly changing society . Each offers a critical approach to working with learning and teaching in today ’ s communities and , in a variety of stimulating ways , explores the interface of social justice , wellbeing , learning and creativity .
We focus on providing the optimum balance of theoretical and practical knowledge . We aspire to instil the value of achieving that balance in the students who study education with us , encouraging a researcher-practitioner model of educator , one who is curious , open to challenge and is community and research engaged .
As social justice is central to QMU ’ s mission , this value is hard-wired into our approach to education , and our community of students , staff and alumni is characterised by people who want to make a real practical difference in the world .
Industry links
All Scottish students on our home economics course will be guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school following graduation , as part of the General Teaching Council for Scotland ( GTCS ) Teacher Induction Scheme . After graduating , candidates register with the GTCS for provisional registration and on successful completion of a probationary teaching year will be awarded full registration .
Our e-PgCert Professional and Higher Education prepares participants to apply independently for Associate and Fellowship status with Advance HE ( Higher Education Academy ).
Our PgCert Collaborative Working : Education and Therapy course supports teachers as part of their Professional Update and allied health professional career development in line with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) standards , professional body standards and the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework .
Our approach to learning and teaching
Students on any of our education courses can be assured that they will learn in a friendly and supportive environment and that they will benefit from an academically rigorous approach , informed by our research expertise .
Our philosophy as an institution emphasises student support and our relatively small size means that we can develop strong working relationships with all our students .
Careers
Each of our education courses prepares you to lead in innovative practice and help others fulfil their potential .
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