Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: X1G1 (2 years) or X1GC (3 years), X1G1 (2 years) or X1GC (3 years)
A great teacher can show their pupils that mathematics is a way of communicating and understanding the world. Join this exciting degree to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Pass on your passion for mathematics to pupils when you graduate.
Overview
| Course length: | 2-3 years full-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2023 September 2024 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Example offers: | BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |
| Subject(s): | Education and Teaching |
| Faculty: | Education |
| Department: | Secondary and Further Education |
Help pupils grasp the basics of geometry. Deliver calculus masterclasses to gifted young mathematicians. Show students how statistical techniques can have real-world applications. At Edge Hill, you’ll learn how to become a great maths teacher, while on your school placements you’ll put your ideas into practice.
We’ll cover branches such as calculus, discrete mathematics, inferential statistics, statistical modelling, and linear algebra. You’ll learn about educational theories and policies. You’ll discover ways of incorporating technology and mathematics software into lessons. And you’ll gain valuable experience in the classroom, planning and delivering sessions and reflecting on your work.
Our experienced tutors at Edge Hill and the expert teachers in your placement schools will help you succeed. We’ll support you throughout your degree and as you take your first steps as a newly qualified teacher. Successful completion of this course leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Course features
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International students can apply
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Professional accreditation
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Professional practice placements
What you'll study
We’ll introduce you to degree level mathematics in areas like discrete mathematics, differential calculus, and algebraic and geometric structure. Your education modules will help you become used to university study and start to develop your own values. In Year 1, you’ll also observe lessons in schools to see how the teaching theory applies in a real setting.
In Year 2, you’ll build on your knowledge as we look at more advanced mathematics topics in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. You’ll learn to use mathematics as a means of communication and you’ll start to understand the relationship between real world problems and mathematical models. You’ll conduct a small research project. And in your school practice placement, you’ll go beyond observation, you’ll help plan lessons and ensure pupils are making progress.
In your final placement, you’ll take on more teaching responsibility and become more involved in the life of the school. Your experience will help you become a confident teacher. You’ll be able to not only teach mathematics, but promote numeracy and show pupils the beauty of learning the subject too. You’ll reflect on your teaching experience, while looking to the future of education and learning advanced techniques to help you become an outstanding mathematics specialist.
How you'll study
You will learn through your time in university and out on placement. The approaches to teaching and learning are varied and include lectures, tutorials, independent study, practical workshops and seminars. The Edge Hill University Partnership is actively involved in the promotion of mathematics in local schools.
You will spend a significant amount of time on placement. This puts your training into practice through assisting in, and taking responsibility for, classes, being trained by, and working alongside, mentors and peers to further your professional development. Your teaching timetable will increase as your training progresses and you become more confident in the classroom.
You will work with pupils from various areas, backgrounds and abilities providing you with excellent experience in classroom management and the ability to teach individuals and groups at a range of levels.
How you'll be assessed
You will be assessed through work based on your classroom experience, showing your ability to plan effectively, undertake assessment and develop your subject knowledge. Your mathematics subject knowledge is assessed through a combination of programme work assignments, presentations and class tests. As you progress from observer to teacher in school, you will be assessed through lesson observation reports. Your professional development will be mapped against the Teachers’ Standards for the award of QTS.
There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.
Who will be teaching you
The Faculty of Education has been at the forefront of teacher education for 135 years and today enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s leading providers of education, training and research for the children’s workforce.
You will be taught by tutors at the cutting edge of national developments within education who write textbooks and mathematics schemes for national publication.
The programme team run an annual national competition for schools and is actively involved in the promotion of mathematics in local schools. These links are of real benefit to our trainees and allow the opportunity for a series of Royal Institution masterclasses for Year 9 pupils to be planned and delivered by Secondary Mathematics Education students each year.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
- 3-year course – typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. An A Level at minimum grade C (or equivalent) in Mathematics is required, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);
- 2-year course – relevant HND/HNC or Part1 (120 credits at Level 4) of a relevant degree programme, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). You are expected to have a commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.
An interview forms part of the selection process.
If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.
Example offers
| Qualification | Requirement |
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| A Level | BCC-BBC. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) | Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. |
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
How to apply
Apply full-time
Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.
International
Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
If you join a full time undergraduate degree at Edge Hill University, we will guarantee you the offer of a room in our halls of residence for the first year of your course.
Discover our accommodation
Facilities
Housed in a state-of-the-art £9million building, the Faculty of Education enjoys a stunning setting from both its lakeside and piazza buildings.
Facilities in the lakeside building include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology. The lakeside building is also home to a popular vegan and vegetarian cafe where students can meet to socialise and discuss their studies.
The nearby piazza building offers modern facilities including a lecture theatre and a number of seminar rooms.
Where you'll study
Faculty of Education
Finance
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,250
a year
International
£15,500
a year
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.
Your future career
This degree is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the course will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
When you complete your degree, you’ll have an outstanding knowledge of mathematics and the creativity and confidence to deliver exciting mathematics lessons to secondary school pupils. With the recommendation for QTS and your practical experience, you will be able to work in secondary schools, sixth form colleges, and special schools.
We’ll help you secure your first teaching post. There is a high demand for qualified secondary school mathematics teachers in the UK, so there will be plenty of opportunities for employment in schools once you graduate.
We have many inspirational and enthusiastic graduates working in schools across the UK and beyond. As part of their commitment to bringing excellence into the teaching and learning of mathematics, they regularly engage in development opportunities. You might also want to consider returning to Edge Hill University for postgraduate study or professional development.
