BSc Mathematics with Education

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education program equips graduates with extensive knowledge in mathematics and statistics, along with professional teaching skills. Graduates are eligible for entry into the Teacher Induction Scheme and can teach senior phase courses up to SQA Advanced Higher level.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Goal:

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education aims to equip graduates with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mathematics and statistics. Additionally, it cultivates professional skills through work-based learning, preparing them to meet the demands of a secondary school Mathematics teacher.

Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to teach Mathematics at the Secondary School level.
• Offer comprehensive study of Mathematics to Honours level.
• Develop teaching skills in Years 3 and 4 through Education modules and practical teaching placements in schools.
• Facilitate entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme in Scotland as a secondary school teacher of Mathematics.
• Allow graduates to teach senior phase courses up to SQA Advanced Higher (or GCSE A-level) level due to their deep knowledge across a broad range of topics.

Outline:

Years 1 & 2:

• Focus on core modules in Mathematics and Statistics.
• Builds upon Year 1 content in Year 2 with more advanced modules.

Year 3:

• Introduces the study of Education with a focus on:
• Key educational issues
• Cross-cutting curricular themes
• Contexts for learning
• Professional values
• Combines specialist core and option modules in Mathematics and Statistics with the aforementioned Education modules.

Year 4:

• Develops understanding of advanced Mathematics.
• Provides knowledge and understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment of Mathematics.
• Equips graduates with the skills and abilities to effectively implement teaching and learning.
• Achieved through campus teaching and school experience placements.

Assessment:

• Written examinations
• Coursework assignments
• Presentations

Teaching:

• Combination of lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions, and workshops.
• Opportunities for group work and independent learning to develop transferable skills.
• Opportunity to work in various fields due to high demand for mathematics graduates with analytical skills.
Potential fields include:
• Finance
• Research
• Engineering industries
• Many other areas

Other:

• The program instills transferable skills applicable to other areas of study and professional employment.
Examples include:
• Accessing and applying relevant research findings
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy and proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Communicating effectively with audiences
• Engaging in professional dialogue with peers and senior colleagues
• Critical analysis
• Evaluation and synthesis of ideas
• Exercising autonomy and initiative

Scottish £1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS ) All other UK & Republic of Ireland £9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750 Channel Islands & Isle of Man £9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750 International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £18,000 per year of study