A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.

We may also consider your application if you have other academic or professional qualifications or considerable relevant experience, please contact us to check before you apply.

On entry to the degree, you must have achieved a level of competence in English and Mathematics which is approved by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). This would normally be:

SQA Higher Grade C or above (or suitable equivalent) in English*

SQA National 5 grade B or above (or suitable equivalent) in Mathematics.

*The current General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) requirement stipulates that this should be achieved on entry to the programme. However, for students for whom English is not their first language, we will allow entry onto the programme (excluding the English Specialism Pathway) provided you make provision to achieve the qualification on exit from the programme. You must still provide evidence of competence in English language as per the requirements stipulated below.

You should be able to demonstrate previous commitment to, and experience of, working with children and/or young people in formal or informal settings. You should also be able to demonstrate an awareness of the powerful impact of education and teachers on young people's lives.

Selection involves a professional interview.
IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 7.0 in each module)
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition): total 100 (at least 25 in each module). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements