Business Education

Applicants must have completed degree level study worth at least 80 SCQF credit points coming from subjects in the following list:

• Accounting
• Economics
• IT
• Business Management

The GTCS expects applicants to have completed study of all four subjects. Where not all subjects have been covered we will ask applicants to complete a degree level module in the missing subject(s) before re-applying to register. We recommend that this module is worth no less than 10 SCQF credit points.

Classics

Applicants can teach a classical language or classical studies (or both)

• To teach Latin or Greek, applicants must have at least 80 SCQF credit points in the relevant language
• To teach classical studies only, applicants must have 80 SCQF credit points from list A
• To teach a language and classical studies, applicants must have 80 SCQF credit points in the language and 40 SCQF credit points from list A.

List A: ancient history, classical archaeology, classical civilisation, classical studies.

Community Languages

In addition to the normal academic requirements, candidates can apply for registration in the following community Languages:

• Urdu

Applicants must have a degree equivalent in standard to a degree from the United Kingdom, along with study of their native tongue up to "A" level or equivalent standard.

Applicants must be able to prove that they are fluent in writing and speaking their native tongue and English.

Computing

Applicants must have a degree with 80 SCQF credit points which has 40 SCQF credit points at SCQF Level 8 (or above) from at least two if:

• Computer Systems
• Software Development
• Databases or Information Systems

The other 40 credits are required in any computing area relevant to the computing curriculum in Scottish schools.

English

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 credit points in English, of which at least 40 credit points must be in English literature or Scottish literature.

Please note that for registration purposes, English is not classed as a Modern Foreign Language.

Gaelic

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 credit points in Gaelic or in Celtic (but they must have specialised in Scottish Gaelic).

Home Economics

Applicants must have a degree or degree level study with 80 SCQF credit points including 40 SCQF credit points at SCQF Level 8 (or above) from at least two of: consumer studies; food studies; food or textile technology; nutrition.

The other 40 credits are needed in any home economics area relevant to the home economics curriculum in Scottish schools.

The following table provides guidance for course directors and for applicants on areas other than those listed above, relevant to home economics:

Media Studies

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 credit points. 40 credit point must be from List A and 40 credit points from List B and List C

Modern Foreign Languages

Entry requirements for the first language offered

For the first foreign language offered, applicants must:

• have a degree with at least 80 credit points in the language they want to teach
• have lived for six months in a country where the language is spoken before starting the course

The applicant's academic study must include an element which will allow the applicant to contribute to the wider aspects of programmes of study in schools, such as literature, cultural studies, area studies or languages in work.

While living abroad the applicant must have fully taken part in the language and culture of the relevant country. Applicants must normally have lived in the relevant country in blocks of at least three months.

Applicants who have spent one of their study years abroad will be considered as having met the residency requirement in the language in question.

Entry requirements for second languages

Applicants must fully meet the requirements for their first foreign language.

They must also:

• have a degree with at least 80 credit points in the second language they want to teach
• have lived for at least three months in a country where the language is spoken before starting the course

The applicant's academic study must include an element which will allow them to contribute to the wider aspects of programmes of study in schools, such as literature, cultural studies, area studies or languages in work.

While living abroad the applicant must have fully taken part in the language and culture of the relevant country. The period of three months must either be consecutive or in blocks of at least four weeks. The GTCS will answer any questions about registration and residency requirements for second languages.

Native speakers of a modern foreign language

Native speakers of a modern foreign language who have finished a degree in their own language which meets the requirements in paragraph 1 may train to teach their native language. For example, a French student with a degree in German can train to teach German and French.

Modern Studies

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 credit points from at least 2 of:

• Economics
• Geography
• History or Economic History
• International Relations
• Politics
• Sociology
• Social Policy

At least 40 credit points must be in Politics or Sociology.

Music

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 credits in music and which includes studying music over at least three years. The degree must include the following:

• the study of harmony, counterpoint, arrangement, orchestration and composition, together with a broad study of music in its social and historical contexts within traditional, ethnic and non-western musical cultures
• keyboard studies including sight reading, playing by ear, accompanying, harmonising and improvising in traditional and contemporary styles
• studying an instrument or voice to an advanced standard. Applicants will have to prove they have experience of an instrument or of voice according to the following table.

Proof of extra experience required when studying an instrument or voice to an advanced standard

Physical Education

Applicants are expected to have a degree with 80 SCQF credit points, coming from subjects in the following lists:

• subjects related to physical education and involving a great deal of practical performance, such as sport, dance or outdoor pursuits
• subjects involving analysis of the aspects of physical education - such subjects include movement analysis, choreography, sports coaching, biomechanics, sports science, exercise physiology, sports psychology, health and fitness, studies in sports or dance or outdoor education, sports development or special needs in movement education.

Applicants should also provide evidence of their personal involvement in relevant activities through:

• regularly taking part in appropriate physical activities
• having experience of teaching, coaching, instruction or leadership
• achieving national governing body awards or the equivalent
• experience of training and performing at a high level.

Technological Education

Applicants must have a degree with at least 80 SCQF credit points. A minimum of 20 credits should come from list A and a minimum of 40 credits should come from list B.

List A - technological subjects such as mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering/ sciences, mechatronics, architecture, construction technology, building services.

List B - design and graphics-related subjects such as computer-aided design, graphic design, computer-aided design manufacture, industrial design, product design.

Teaching English as a Second Language

There is no initial teaching qualification for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) in Scotland. There are therefore special requirements for registration in this category.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have a degree with 80 SCQF credit points in English at SCQF level 7 or above, at least 40 of which must be at level 8 or above. At least 40 SCQF credit points must cover study of the English language.

Professional requirements

An initial teaching qualification which extends to SCQF level 9 or above and is comparable in organisation to the Scottish initial teaching qualification (the PGDE) which is one academic year in length and includes teaching practice. Please note that we cannot accept CPD degrees in TESOL (e.g. the MEd in TESOL) towards this requirement.