Study Secondary Education (Chemistry) - MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Education

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What will I learn?

Spark a passion for STEM in the next generation of learners to help them discover a world of possibilities and develop essential skills to unlock their future careers. Our programme offers a flexible pathway to transition from college to university and build solid grounding in your specialist subject to become a secondary teacher in chemistry.We aim to enhance your knowledge and skills to face the challenges of 21st-century teaching to inspire young students to engage in STEM education, using a variety of teaching approaches and practical applications. Our degree offers a flexible route for HND graduates in chemistry to transition from college to complete our MA (Hons) in Secondary Education, allowing you to earn a qualification teaching STEM within secondary schools.In the first year (Year 3) of university learning, you will undertake 60 credits in Education alongside 60 credits in chemistry courses that would build on your prior learning and give you a strong grounding to take your knowledge into schools in the final year of the MA programme. The education courses studied in Year 3 give firm foundations about policy, and STEM education that can be built on in Year 4. You can tailor your educational journey to your interests and exit at the end of Year 3 if desired.Regulations are in place so that progression into Year 4 and teacher education is through satisfactory interview checks on relevant entry criteria (credits, English and Maths etc.) set out by the memorandum of entry. Year 4 follows the accredited PGDE Secondary programme which includes one Education course (60 credits) and one placement-based 60-credit course (18 weeks total in two different schools) teaching chemistry in secondary schools.After completing the MA (Honours) Secondary Education with Chemistry, you will be provisionally registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and able to move into your probationary year teaching your specialism in secondary schools across Scotland.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (48 Months)

Tuition fees

£1,733.33 (US$ 2,238) Month

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University Office,

Regent Walk, King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA - Scottish Qualifications: Standard: BBBB. Applicants who achieve BBBB or better over S4 and S5 are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Those seeking to qualify over S5 and S6 will be expected to exceed this minimum. Mathematics and English required, as stated below. Adjusted: BBBC. Applicants who have achieved BB at Higher, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria above are encouraged to apply and are guaranteed an adjusted conditional offer for MA, BSc and BEng degrees. We would expect to issue a conditional offer asking for one additional C grade at Higher. GCE - General Certificate of Education: A Levels: BBC. Mathematics and English required, as stated below. Welsh Baccalaureate - a pass overall is equivalent to one A level at Grade B. International Baccalaureate (IB): 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: We are unable to accept the BTEC qualification because the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) requires evidence of subject spread at SCQF Level 6.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.