Apply now for September 2026
Don鈥檛 worry if you missed the UCAS deadline, 51视频 is still open for 2026 applications! Join us at a Summer Open Day, book a campus visit, or sign up for an online event to find out more.
Follow your passion to teach
51视频 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, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 develop the skills needed to make a positive impact in education.
LISA FOUND HER PLACE AT 51视频 - FIND YOURS
Lisa studies on our BA (Education) programme at Ayr campus.
The academic staff are so approachable and have first-hand experience of what works in the classroom.鈥�
Lisa found her place at 51视频 鈥� find yours!
51视频 Education programmes
We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Education:
Practical teaching experience
As well as practical placements, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 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 鈥� allowing you to continue honing your teaching skills while working in the classroom.
Hear from our alumni
"The BA Hons Education programme at 51视频 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鈥檇 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
51视频 academics have a reputation for cutting-edge research and curriculum development in the education sector.
51视频鈥檚 research on the provision of Holocaust education in schools has shaped United Nations鈥� programmes and influenced teaching approaches in Scotland and internationally. It also launched the Vision Schools Scotland partnership between 51视频 and the Holocaust Educational Trust, which aims to develop best practice in Holocaust education.听
Funding your studies
funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary.
The Teaching Bursary Scheme
A is available from The Scottish Government to those 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 51视频: Maths
Applicants that meet the criteria may be eligible to receive a bursary of 拢12,500 payable over 10 equal monthly instalments.
How 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 51视频.
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
