University of Edinburgh

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Gaelic and Primary Education (Fluent Speakers)

University of Edinburgh

Faculty:Literatures, Languages, and Cultures
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Elementary Education and Teaching
Length:4 Year(s)

Description:

We offer three main areas of study: teacher education, community education and childhood practice. All our students have an interest in human relationships and are encouraged to develop professional values of trust, respect, integrity and a commitment to social justice. On all our programmes, you’ll explore innovative ways of working with different learners to ensure you gain the knowledge, professional skills, and experience to excel in your career.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The typical offer is likely to be:
    • SQA Highers: AABB.
    • A Levels: AAB.
    • IB: 36 points (grades 665 at HL).

    Minimum entry requirements
    • SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6. Higher English required (if English at Grade C, then Mathematics at Grade B expected). Higher Gaelic or Gàidhlig preferred. National 5: Mathematics at Grade B and Gàidhlig at Grade A (if not at Higher). For alternative acceptable Mathematics qualifications please contact the Admissions Office.
    • A Levels: ABB including English or Mathematics. GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, English Language and English Literature, both at Grade C. Additional requirement: Gaelic or Gàidhlig at SQA Higher B (preferred) or Gàidhlig Standard Grade 1.
    • IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and grades 655 in HL subjects including English. SL: Mathematics at Grade 5. Additional requirement: Gaelic or Gàidhlig at SQA Higher B (preferred) or Gàidhlig National 5 at A.
    Application Notes : It is important that applicants for our primary and secondary education programmes are able to show commitment, motivation and suitability for their chosen degree programme. This can be demonstrated through relevant work experience with children, reflecting on this experience and explaining your understanding of the role of a teacher. For more guidance please see the school website.

    All successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before starting the programme. In addition, all applicants who don't live in the UK, or who have spent more than a year abroad, will need to provide equivalent verification from the relevant national authority.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Please contact the College Admissions Office for details of acceptable English language qualifications.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on July 26, 2016