Education experts in child development , welfare and wellbeing ; and , of course , enjoys our heritage in food-related subjects .
Our Home Economics course draws on our broad-ranging expertise in food-related subjects . We offer a range of undergraduate degrees in this area along with the UK ’ s first master ’ s degree in Gastronomy . In addition , we are home to the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation , through which we are helping SMEs and national organisations with food-related research and development .
In additon to the Home Economics course we also offer two long-established education courses :
At QMU , we have a history of educating teachers dating back to the Victorian era .
We offer three postgraduate courses in the area of education :
• The PgCert Collaborative Working : Education and Therapy is available fully online or face to face at QMU with additional online learning . This course will equip you to support children or young people with additional support needs / special educational needs to access the curriculum and participate in school life , through enhanced collaborative working . Interdisciplinary in approach , this course is aimed at both education and allied health professionals who work with children and young people .
• The MSc / PgDip / e-PgCert Professional and Higher Education is for people who teach and support learning in higher education , for example nurses and midwives , allied health professionals , social workers , doctors , lecturers in any discipline and professional services staff ( eg university librarians ). The e-PgCert is delivered fully online , with some attendance at QMU required for the PgDip / MSc .
• PGDE Secondary ( Home Economics )*
• PgCert Collaborative Working : Education and Therapy
• MSc / PgDip / e-PgCert Professional and Higher Education
For many decades , QMU was renowned internationally for the training of domestic science teachers . We return to our roots when we launch our new PGDE Secondary ( Home Economics ) in August 2019 . This one-year course addresses a skills shortage relating to home economics within our secondary schools . The course will educate aspiring teachers , preparing them to fill vital posts in secondary schools and positively influence young people ’ s knowledge and skills relating to food , nutrition , health and lifestyle .
Today , our portfolio of education courses is built on a firm foundation of social science and , as well as the PGDE , from 2019 we offer an undergraduate course for aspiring primary school teachers : a BA ( Hons ) degree in Education Studies ( Primary ). This degree also offers a route for people who are interested in working , or are already working in Adult Education settings in the community or in overseas humanitarian projects .
While located in the Division of Psychology , Sociology & Education , our PGDE Secondary ( Home Economics ) and BA ( Hons ) degree in Education Studies ( Primary ) also draws on expert insights from our Centre for Academic Practice ; shares our championing of effective collaborative working between allied health professionals and educators ; collaborates with our
Why QMU ?
All our education courses are forward-thinking and focused on the needs of today ’ s educators . Each offers a critical approach to working with the learning and teaching in today ’ s communities and , in a variety of stimulating ways explore the interface of social justice ; wellbeing ; learning and creativity .
As a university , we focus on providing the optimum balance of theoretical and practical knowledge . We aspire to instil the value of achieving that balance in the students who study education with us , encouraging a researcher-practitioner model of educator - one who is curious ; open to challenge and community and research engaged .
As social justice is central to QMU ’ s mission , this value is hard wired into our approach to education , and our community of students , staff and alumni is characterised by people who want to make a real practical difference in the world .
Industry links
All Scottish or EU students on our Home Economics course will be guaranteed a job for one year in a Scottish school following graduation , as part of the General Teaching Council for Scotland ( GTCS ) Teacher Induction Scheme . After graduating , candidates register with the GTCS for provisional registration
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experts in child development, welfare and wellbeing; and, of
course, enjoys our heritage in food-related subjects.
Our Home Economics course draws on our broad-ranging
expertise in food-related subjects. We offer a range of
undergraduate degrees in this area along with the UK’s first
master’s degree in Gastronomy. In addition, we are home to the
Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation, through
which we are helping SMEs and national organisations with
food-related research and development.
Education
In additon to the Home Economics course we also offer two
long-established education courses:
• The PgCert Collaborative Working: Education and
Therapy is available fully online or face to face at QMU
with additional online learning. This course will equip you
to support children or young people with additional
support needs/special educational needs to access the
curriculum and participate in school life, through
enhanced collaborative working. Interdisciplinary in
approach, this course is aimed at both education and
allied health professionals who work with children and
young people.
• The MSc/PgDip/e-PgCert Professional and Higher
Education is for people who teach and support learning in
higher education, for example nurses and midwives, allied
health professionals, social workers, doctors, lecturers in
any discipline and professional services staff (eg university
librarians). The e-PgCert is delivered fully online, with
some attendance at QMU required for the PgDip/MSc.
At QMU, we have
a history of educating
teachers dating back
to the Victorian era.
We offer three postgraduate courses in the area of education:
• PGDE Secondary (Home Economics)* • PgCert Collaborative Working: Education and Therapy Why QMU?
• MSc/ PgDip/e-PgCert Professional and Higher
Education All our education courses are forward-thinking and focused on
the needs of today’s educators. Each offers a critical approach
to working with the learning and teaching in today’s
communities and, in a variety of stimulating ways explore the
interface of social justice; wellbeing; learning and creativity.
For many decades, QMU was renowned internationally for the
training of domestic science teachers. We return to our roots
when we launch our new PGDE Secondary (Home Economics)
in August 2019. This one-year course addresses a skills
shortage relating to home economics within our secondary
schools. The course will educate aspiring teachers, preparing
them to fill vital posts in secondary schools and positively
influence young people’s knowledge and skills relating to food,
nutrition, health and lifestyle.
As a university, we focus on providing the optimum balance of
theoretical and practical knowledge. We aspire to instil the
value of achieving that balance in the students who study
education with us, encouraging a researcher-practitioner model
of educator - one who is curious; open to challenge and
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