Mathematics with Education and Qualified Teacher Status (Three Year Route) – BSc (Honours)

At a glance

Train to become a secondary school maths teacher, and take advantage of the current shortage of qualified professionals in this role to get your career started as soon as you graduate. You study degree-level mathematics and gain experience teaching in secondary schools to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Key points• Train in an area where there is a shortage of teachers.
• Teach mathematics at all levels in secondary schools and other education providers.
• Spend at least 24 weeks on placements.
• Learn in smaller class sizes of around 20 students.

What is mathematics with education and Qualified Teacher Status?You study mathematics in depth to bring your expertise up to degree-level, while also learning how to teach mathematics to a standard that gains you QTS. QTS is the accreditation you need to be able to teach in schools in England and Wales.

This course

As a qualified maths teacher you will be in a position to take advantage of a current shortage of trained professionals in this subject area.

You benefit from the course’s strong partnerships with secondary schools in the area and many of graduates find employment in their placement schools.

Over the three years your time is balanced between University-based study and school-based experience. This combination teaches you to think critically about both the subjects you study and about how people learn. You complete research and reflection to support your studies and personal development.

You spend a minimum of 120 days (24 weeks) of school-based work over the three years of the course. Some of these days occur as serial placements, where you are in school for one day each week. Others are spent in two longer ‘block’ placements where most, or possibly all, of your time is based in school.

You are taught alongside other education students by mathematics education tutors and other specialists with a deep interest and commitment to teaching and learning. Much of your learning takes place in small groups of around 20 students. This develops an atmosphere which encourages interaction with the tutor and your fellow students through discussions and activities.

When you are on your block placements, you have a school-based trained mentor to help your development. Your teaching skills improve through working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes.

Key areas of study
Throughout the course, our emphasis is on helping you to develop
• your understanding of mathematics, starting from your own level
• your professional development and practice
• your personal skills and qualities