• Placements are allocated by matching students to schools based on information provided by universities , local authorities and schools . Placements are based on a student ’ s term-time address and students are not required to travel in excess of 90 minutes each way to a school placement .
• Students are not permitted to seek placements independently .
• Students are continually assessed throughout each school experience by maintaining a placement file and a portfolio of progress .
• All students are supported on placement by school and university tutors .
Community experience
• Undertaking a community-based education experience is a unique aspect of this course and enables students to learn about the integration of formal and informal education through a range of community projects .
• In Year One you will complete a 5-day ( or equivalent ) community-based education experience .
• In Year Four you will arrange and complete a minimum of three weeks ( or equivalent hours ) communitybased experience .
• Students are responsible for sourcing the placement host organisation that can be in the UK or abroad . To help with the process , we hold a recruitment event on campus to help pair you with a suitable organisation .
Entry requirements Scottish Higher :
Standard : ABBB Minimum : BBBB
A Level : BBC
Irish Leaving Certificate ( ILC ): H2 H2 H2 H3
International Baccalaureate : 30 points
International : IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Required subjects :
• Higher English grade B AND Maths at Nat 5
• A levels : GCSE English Literature B / 6 AND GCSE English Language B / 6 AND GCSE Maths B / 6
ILC : English H2 AND Maths O3
Mature / Access : We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications or experience , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
Direct Entry : Year One
• HNC in a related subject with B in the graded unit , plus Higher English B and Maths S / Int2 / Nat 5 C or equivalent , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications .
Year Two
There may be limited places for applicants with HNC Childhood Practice ( 120 SCQF credits ), A in the graded unit , evidence of 40 placement hours , plus Higher English B and Maths Nat 5 C .
Other requirements : A satisfactory criminal records check is required .
Why QMU ?
• This course offers a forwardlooking , evidence-based approach to teacher training .
• Our teaching degree is distinctive in its forward-looking focus on education in community settings , as well as in schools , and builds on our strong existing collaborations with local and national community organisations .
• This is an intellectually inspiring course that is your first step on a rewarding career in education .
• A curriculum and ethos suited to those with a social conscience who want to engage with socio-political issues and make a difference .
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