Technological Education

Technological education is a discipline concerned with how to teach and support learning in technology, engineering, and applied subjects across educational settings. It sits at the intersection of education studies and practical technical knowledge, preparing practitioners to help learners engage with the designed world, understand how technologies work, and develop the problem-solving and making skills that underpin technological literacy. In a world where digital and physical technologies are reshaping work and everyday life, effective technological education has never been more important.

At the University of the Highlands and Islands, this four-year full-time programme includes both campus-based learning and a work-based activity to gain industry experience, meaning you develop your understanding of technological education in direct connection with professional practice. You will study the theory and practice of technology teaching, explore curriculum design and pedagogy for technological subjects, and develop your own practical skills and understanding of the technologies you will be expected to teach or support others in learning. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.

Graduates of technological education programmes are well placed to work as technology teachers in secondary schools, as instructors and curriculum developers in further education, and as practitioners in vocational education, apprenticeship training, and industry-based learning. The combination of educational theory and technological understanding is also valued in roles in educational consultancy, curriculum development, and education technology. Many graduates pursue teaching qualifications or postgraduate study in education, technology, or engineering education to develop their professional expertise further.