Subject showcases - November 2024
Delve deeper into your subject area of interest, learn more about programmes, meet staff and students and see what it’s like to study at UWS.
Attend a Subject Showcase
Funding your studies
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary.
The Teaching Bursary Scheme
A £20,000 bursary is available from The Scottish Government to career-changers 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 UWS:
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Physics
- Modern Languages (German, French, Spanish)
Applicants that meet the criteria may be eligible to receive a bursary of £20,000 payable over 10 equal monthly instalments.
Follow your passion to teach
UWS 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, you’ll develop the skills needed to make a positive impact in education.
UWS Education programmes
We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Education:
Practical teaching experience
As well as practical placements, you’ll 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 – allowing you to continue honing your teaching skills while working in the classroom.
This real-life experience provides the perfect springboards to launch your career in the dynamic media and creative industries. National broadcasters, such as the BBC, and a range of national and international media companies have employed UWS graduates and our students regularly win BAFTA, RTS and music industry awards.
Research with real-world impact
UWS academics have a reputation for cutting-edge research and curriculum development in the education sector.
UWS’s research on the provision of Holocaust education in schools has shaped United Nations’ programmes and influenced teaching approaches in Scotland and internationally. It also launched the Vision Schools Scotland partnership between UWS and the Holocaust Educational Trust, which aims to develop best practice in Holocaust education.
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Want to know what it's like to study at UWS? Select and connect with UWS students who have chosen a similar path to you. Find common ground and hear real stories about life at UWS via the UniBuddy platform.
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Need to get in touch?
Still have questions or want to find out more about joining UWS on one of our Education focused courses?
Get in touch today and find out more about applying.
Email: ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) or
+44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK)