Teaching

How to become a technological education teacher

Teaches Design & Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science and practical subjects in secondary schools.

What the job involves

Teaching practical and theory lessons
Supporting pupils with folios and projects
Running the workshop safely
Preparing pupils for SQA / QS exams

Useful school subjects

Design & Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science, Practical Woodworking, Practical Metalworking, Creative Thinking. Higher Maths and English help with most routes.

How to get in

BSc Technological Education (UHI Perth), Strathclyde's HND-to-degree route, or any relevant degree then a PGDE. Registration with GTC Scotland is required.

University degree College HNC/HND

Scottish courses

Grades checked October 2026. Requirements change every year, so always check the course page.

University · UHI Perth

Technological Education

BSc (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H106

StandardBBC

Subjects: English and one of Maths, D&M, Engineering Science or Physics; N5 Maths
Notes: 3 Highers. Interview and PVG check. Leads to teaching technological education.

Entry year not stated: check the course page Course details ↗

College route · College HND, then University of Strathclyde

Education & Curricular Studies with Teaching Qualification (Technological Education)

BSc (Hons): HND years 1–2, then years 3–4 at Strathclyde

Subjects: Higher English (A–C) and N5 Maths, plus a relevant HND
Notes: Engineering HNDs suit best (mechanical, electrical, civil, CAD, product design with engineering). Product Design alone isn't accepted.

2027 entry Course details ↗