University of Strathclyde
Faculty of Education
About the Faculty of Education
Originally Jordanhill College (the first centre in Europe to train teachers), the Faculty has a long and proud history in the field of teacher education. More students train at the Faculty to be teachers than anywhere else in Scotland. The Faculty has links for teaching, research and consultancy with a wide range of institutions throughout the world.
The Faculty also trains professionals in counselling; in the arts; and in sport and outdoor education.
The Faculty offers opportunities for postgraduate study and research and a wide range of courses for further professional development for qualified teachers and other professionals.
Its Jordanhill campus houses the largest education research library in Scotland. There are two student residences on campus. Other facilities include a bank, two shops, a refectory, coffee shops and a student club.
The Jordanhill Campus is situated only five miles from Glasgow city centre and there is a regular free bus service from Jordanhill to the centre of the city.
Address Information
| Address |
Jordanhill Campus, 76 Southbrae Drive Glasgow G13 1PP, Scotland |
| Tel. No. |
+44 (0) 141 950 3243/3246/3128 |
| Fax No. |
+44 (0) 141 950 3166 |
| Course titles |
Undergraduate Courses
BA in Applied Music
BA in Community Arts
BA in Community Education
BA in Childhood Studies
BA in Outdoor Education
BA in Sport and Physical Activity
MA (SocSci) with Honours in Social Work
MA (SocSci) with Honours in Social Work (including Residential Child Care Option)
BEd in Primary Education
BSc in Speech and Language Pathology
Postgraduate Taught Courses
ATQ in Primary Education
ATQ in Secondary Education
EdD - Doctor of Education
MEd - Master of Education
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) PGDE(P)
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) PGDE(S)
PgC in 5-14 Design and Technology
PgC/PgD in Adult Guidance
PgC/PgD in Advanced Academic Studies
MSc/PgC/PgD in Advanced Professional Studies
PgC/PgD/MSc in Advanced Social Work Studies
MSc in Applied Educational Research
MSc/PgC/PgD in Autism
PgD in Careers Guidance
PgC/PgD in Chartered Teacher Studies
PgC in Community Education
PgC in Counselling Skills
PgD/MSc in Counselling
MSc in Early Childhood Studies
PgC/PgD in Education for Work and Enterprise
PgC/PgD/MSc in Educational Computing
PgD/MSc in Equality and Discrimination
PgC in Maths Recovery
MSc/PgC/PgD in Management and Leadership in Education
PgC/PgD in Modern Languages in the Primary School
PgD in Person-Centred Counselling (Athens)
PgC/PgD/MSc in Play Therapy
MSc/PgC/D in Safety & Risk Management
PgD in School Leadership and Management (SQH)
PgC/PgD in Educational Support
MSc in Advanced Residential Childcare
MSc/PgD in Social Work
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Research can be undertaken at PhD level in all departments. |
| Length of courses |
PhD 3 years
MPhil 1 year
Undergraduate 3 or 4 years
Postgraduate 1 year |
| Language fluency requirements |
When you apply to the University you must be able to show that you have a sufficient grasp of English. Please consult the department of your choice about the standard they require. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency before you can begin your course, and you are strongly advised to take the IELTS or the TOEFL examination (including the Test of Written English).
More information about IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) can be obtained from the local British Council office in your country, or by writing directly to
The Examinations Unit, British Council
c/o Enterprises, 10 Spring Gardens, London
SW1A 2BN, U.K.
A score of 6.5 is normally required, but some departments may have different proficiency requirements. You can find out more about TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) from the American embassy in your own country, or by contacting
The Educational Testing Service
PO Box 899, Princeton
New Jersey 08540, USA
The score required for general admission to the University is 600, though you should check with the department of your choice as scores between 550-600 are sometimes acceptable. We recommend that you take the Test of Written English (TWE) when you sit the TOFEL examination. TOEFL and IELTS are the more common English language tests, but others may be acceptable if you provide details |
| Date of Commencement |
PGDE Primary and Secondary courses start in August.
All other courses start late September / October |
| Accommodation |
University residential accommodation is available for single students. The University can assist in obtaining family accommodation in the private sector |
| Fees |
Undergraduate Courses:
Full-time: Home £1,700, Overseas £8,465
Part-time (per credit): Home £100, Overseas £705
Postgraduate Courses:
Full-time: Home £3,160, Overseas £8,465 |
| Student profile |
Age range: Undergraduate 19 or under 58%, Age 20-25 19%, Over 25 23%
Men/Women: Undergraduate men 23% to 77% women
National/Overseas: National 97% to Overseas 3% |
| Contact application |
By mail: Faculty of Education, University of Strathclyde, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow, G13 1PP |
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