Mathematics Education MA

The MA Mathematics Education is a flexible course designed to provide a theoretical basis for the learning and teaching of mathematics and to enable course members to develop techniques of research and critical evaluation in order to improve practice. Those with experience of teaching, those in the educational advisory service or those in an allied field will find it provides an excellent opportunity to research an issue within their own working situation.

Indicative Course Content

The course is modular. The choice of modules for a particular term is agreed between students and tutors, and over the course it is possible for students to construct their own study routes.

Modules currently available are:

• Mathematics: A human activity
• Enquiries into mathematics education
• Mathematics curricula, learning and assessment
• Leadership and management of the mathematics curriculum
• Studies in the mathematics classroom
• Geometry in a contemporary setting
• Mathematics in context
• Contemporary issues in mathematics education
• Independent study
• Information and communications technology and the mathematics curriculum
• Research seminars.

MA students must study the Mathematics: A human activity module and Research seminars module and both Diploma and MA students can include up to two modules from those available from the MA (Education) or any other programme in the Postgraduate Awards Scheme.

Assessment

To gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics Education, students need to complete three modules. Each module is assessed by a 4,000 word assignment or equivalent.

To gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education, students need to complete six modules. Each module is assessed by a 4,000 word assignment or equivalent.

To gain an MA in Mathematics Education, students need to complete six modules, to include Mathematics: A human activity and Research seminars modules, and a dissertation of 18,000 words. Each module is assessed by a 4,000 word assignment or equivalent.

Attendance

Most modules run termly over three intensive Saturday sessions at Bognor Regis Campus interspersed with online tutorials. The venues and timings can be negotiated by special arrangement with schools, LAs and subject associations to create a bespoke programme for both primary and secondary teachers and mathematics advisers. In addition to the taught sessions, electronic support and interactions form an integral part of each module.

Duration of the Course: Part time 3 to 5 years.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should normally have a good honours degree in Mathematics or equivalent.
Non-standard entry via a procedure of accredited prior learning or experience may be granted to applicants with appropriate, but non-standard qualifications.