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Teacher Education

Teacher

Education

QMU is delighted to have been selected by the Scottish Government to offer a suite of teacher education courses .
Are you thinking about teaching ? Do you want to make a real difference in the world , today and for future generations ? Then consider our fresh approach to teaching , one grounded in practice and a robust foundation of social sciences .
Why QMU ?
Our BA ( Hons ) Education Studies ( Primary ) will give you a professional qualification to teach in primary schools . Our BA ( Hons ) Education Studies is a broad-based social sciences degree with an emphasis on education . At postgraduate level , we also offer a PGDE Secondary ( Home Economics ).
Our courses are designed to meet the challenges as well as recognise the rewards of teaching children and young people in the 21st century . They will actively engage you in contemporary issues in psychology and sociology , helping you develop a sound knowledge base of children ’ s developmental pathways and the range of factors that affect them , studying , for example , the impact of poverty and deprivation in early years . Students will learn about global health and learning inequality , the impact of adversities such as homelessness , neglect and migration , and the importance of creativity and the natural environment for our wellbeing . These courses are designed to help you engage with contemporary socio-political issues to help make a difference as a teacher , at an individual , community and national level .
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