Why study an Education course at 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 the educator, one who is curious, open to challenge, and 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.
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.
Located in the Division of Psychology, Sociology & Education, our teacher education courses draw on a firm foundation of psychological and sociological knowledge and practice. We also champion effective collaborative working between allied health professionals and educators, collaborate with our experts and a range of professionals in child development, welfare and wellbeing, and, of course, we enjoy our heritage in food-related subjects.
The one-year PGDE Secondary (Business Education) is designed for graduates in accounting, economics, business management, or related subjects who are seeking a rewarding and socially impactful career in teaching. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional considering a career change, the course will prepare you to teach Business Education in Scottish secondary schools and beyond while building on your existing knowledge and experience.
Looking for a career change? Being a Home Economics teacher may be the change you are looking for. Our one-year PGDE Secondary in Home Economics prepares you to teach in Scottish secondary schools and provides an internationally recognised teaching qualification. The course is ideal for those passionate about food, textiles, sustainability, health and wellbeing and social justice. As a graduate, you will help equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed for 21st-century citizenship, supporting both community and global wellbeing.
Are you a graduate in religious studies, philosophy, theology, divinity, sociology of religion, anthropology of religion, or psychology of religion and looking for a rewarding new career? Our one-year PGDE Secondary (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies) prepares you to teach in Scottish secondary schools and beyond, providing an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
Find your perfect education course at QMU
BA (Hons) Primary Education (2027 entry)
BA (Hons) Education (2027 entry)
BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship) (2027 entry)
Our approach to teaching and research in business related subjects is distinctive in three ways:
It is also possible to study some individual modules for CPD purposes. We facilitate visits to external organisations and allow you to enjoy a true teamwork experience with your peers.
The learning and teaching experience at QMU is unlike that offered by most business schools in that we want to ensure that your experience is not only student-centred, but is also focused on you as an individual.
One example of this is an opportunity to undertake either a conventional dissertation or a hands-on project. The project route means that you will work with either a commercial business, or a community, voluntary or social enterprise to use and develop your skills and knowledge. Through the process and personal journey of taking a project from idea through execution and evaluation, you will build up practical experience and develop opportunities to enhance your employability.
Our approach to teaching and research in business related subjects is distinctive in three ways:
Our international hospitality, tourism and events management students have progressed to successful careers in a variety of organisations such as Disney World, VisitScotland and EventScotland. Many others are carving a career pathway with Sheraton, Gleneagles, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, Hilton, RF Hotels, as well as many smaller privately owned companies in tourism, hospitality and events. Some students have started up their own hospitality, tourism or events business.
Our business management graduates are proving their worth to companies in the UK and internationally and have left QMU to embark on a wide range of successful careers in various sectors such as the financial sector in organisations such as Royal Bank of Scotland, Capita, Standard Life Investment and Lloyds Bank. Many of our graduates enter management training programmes in companies such as Diageo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer. Others have set up their own businesses, entered teaching or taken their learning further as postgraduate students.
Some students decide to undertake further academic study, perhaps at QMU on our MSc International Management and Leadership, MSc International Marketing, MSc Accounting and Finance with CIMA or our new MSc Business Analytics to enhance their business career or as a prelude to doctoral research.
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