Each application is considered individually. Although not a prerequisite, it is helpful if candidates can demonstrate a commitment to primary education gained through primary school work experience or through other activities involving young children. Performance at interview will determine whether or not an offer will be made. In Years 3 and 4 there is a variety of curricular and cross-curricular options which build on the core programmes or consider issues crossing the various areas of the curriculum of Scottish primary schools, eg Special Needs in Education. There will be an opportunity to develop an interest in two areas, such as Modern Languages in the Primary School, Educational Computing, Gaelic-medium Education and others.
Most graduates begin their careers working in mainstream primary and nursery schools.
Those who apply for promotion in primary education can look forward to participating in curriculum development and school management as Senior Teacher, Assistant Head Teacher or Head Teacher. A number of graduates will become lecturers on initial teacher education courses, educational psychologists or HM Inspectors. The Faculty provides the opportunity for accredited Continuing Professional Development through Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in various aspects of primary education.