i got in UNI!!

I personally never understood the desire to teach. No, I understand the desire but not the thought that it means big money.

I agree with Jim, its gonna take a decade+ to get to around 30k. Upside? You'll probably get a golden handshake

If it were me I'd specialise like I did (in IT Security and Forensic Computing), but not teach.

I managed to walk into a 22k job, which rose rapidly from 22k at 22 y/o, to 41(ish) at 26/yo. Teaching doesnt give you this. But it is massively rewarding I expect.

Good luck

they've got it 34th on that good uni guide site.

strathclyde's 13th

every scottish uni is in the top 20 or so actually that's quite impressive.

we should all do the guides about the places we study.


STRATHCLYDE

Established in 1796 when Professor John Anderson left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning'.
Received the Royal Charter in 1964.
Today the university is the third largest in Scotland and welcomes students from over 100 countries.
Transport

Located in the centre of Glasgow, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, and close to Scotland’s stunning scenery, e.g. Loch Lomond.
The John Anderson campus is in the Merchant City and Jordanhill is in the West End ( to be replaced by a new building in the city centre by 2010).
Easily accessible by train and bus and 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport. There is a shuttle bus between campuses.
Accommodation

2,000 rooms all with telephone and network connectivity, ranging from self-catering to halls of residence. Prices range from £62–-£81.
Campus village is a few minutes’ walk from the John Anderson campus, Students’ Union and Glasgow’s city centre.
Priority given to first year students who live over 25 miles away and postgraduates, but places often available to local students.
Average rents in the private sector are £55 per week.
See www.strath.ac.uk/campuslife/accommodationdining/
Entry standards
See League Table.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course you choose and can be found in our prospectus http://www.strath.ac.uk/comms/publications/prospectus/
Student mix

Although 70% of students come from the West of Scotland, Strathclyde welcomes students from over 100 countries.
49% male to 51% female.
Around 95% of students are from state schools. Strathclyde is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of life.
Strathclyde accepts approximately one fifth of those who apply.
Course flexibility

Strathclyde has a reputation for innovative, flexible learning which is relevant to students and employers.
BA in Arts and Social Sciences offers a range of subjects before one or two are studied in-depth at Honours level.
Students can take elective subjects outwith their discipline, including classes at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship designed to develop employable skills.
Teaching standards
See League Table.

Most recent external review highlighted Strathclyde’s willingness to reflect on and enhance the student experience as a positive feature.
93% of subject areas rated excellent or highly satisfactory in the first round of assessments.
Research standards
See League Table.

In the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise over 90% of staff achieved the top two ratings of 4 or 5.
Awarded grade 5 in Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Politics, Accounting and Finance, English.
Academic strengths

High quality teaching is informed by research into teaching and learning as well as academic scholarship.
Strathclyde promotes excellence through continuous innovation in the curriculum and in approaches to teaching and learning.
Provides learning experiences that make students highly employable, capable of advanced study and confident in their own abilities.
Student facilities, including Library and Computing
See League Table.

30 computer laboratories with 1,200 computers; 140 radio hotspots allowing wireless access (including residences); and UK’s largest laptop initiative.
There are 2,000 reader places in the Andersonian Library and the Jordanhill Library – Scotland’s largest education library.
All students have online access to personal, individual curriculum and academic information, allowing easy communication and planning.
Students’ Union

One of the largest students union in the country offering a diverse range of entertainment and a great student night out. See www.strathstudents.com
Around 40 clubs and societies including departmental, political, personal interest and cultural. There are also many volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
A range of welfare and development services, e.g. ASK4, a student-run, staff-supported drop-in inquiry service for students.
Sport

45 acres of playing fields and a sports centre with badminton courts, squash courts, fitness suite, weights room and swimming pool.
Dozens of sports clubs ranging from Akido to Volleyball. See www.sportsunion.strath.ac.uk
Membership of the Centre for Sport and Recreation is £65 for the full year with semester membership and pay-as-you-go available.
Recent/prospective new builds

A £50-million building to house the Faculty of Education is planned for 2010.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a £35-million drug discovery and development centre.
A new sports centre is planned.
Availability of part-time work

Strathclyde is situated in Glasgow’s city centre so part-time work is plentiful.
The Student Employment Service posts a huge range of part-time jobs, internships and voluntary work opportunities at www.strath.ac/careers

Congratulations Gaz

My daughter is a teacher .... I think its a great job, do u have an idea of the age of the kids u would like to teach ?

Dawn

secondary schol probably so im only 'teaching' 1 years the rest i can teach how to jump thru hoops.

im not too keen on the freshers week because im not staying in the accomodation and its a bitch driving there and getting a good spec.

ill just take it as it comes i suppose.

they don't have taxi's in liverpool?

yeh but im not going all the way to liverpool for a taxi

personally id rather stay with my girlfriend and have a drink and just start from the day the actual course starts.

but like i say im not 100% yet

i do feel sorry for ya jim, iv still another couple of years left before i go out and teach for real, and the practice that im doing is in my home town, and not belfast,

but id say as i get older freshers will get very annoying, but hey im still not getting hangovers yet (except for a raw vodka drinking comp) so im still up for drinking with the young ones, if only i could get rid of the girlfriend it could be more fun! but then again im only 20

it's not even necesarilly the hangovers, i'm just in no hurry to spend a night in a club full of drunk 17-18 year old ex schoolies acting like prats for a week

Eeek!! That is a terrible salary. I am a teacher here and after 10 years you reach top salary which is a bit over 80,000.

They might be talkiing about Euros Brooke - which would be about double or $60,000 to us. That's a bit better LOL.

Kathleen