Mathematics with Education
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: G11X | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Maths, plus GCSE English Entry to Year 2 is with A Levels at BBC including Maths, plus GCSE English
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including Maths For year 2 entry, 28 points including Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Maths
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher
For year 2 entry, including Maths plus National 5 English
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 1 with HNC in relevant subject which includes Engineering Mathematics 1 Entry to Year 2 with HNC in relevant subject which includes Engineering Mathematics 2
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with HND in a relevant subject which includes Engineering Mathematics 2 and Engineering Mathematics 3, plus Higher English
Scottish Higher
Including Maths/Applications of Maths, plus National 5 English
T Level
UCAS Tariff
Including Maths and English.
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About this course
**OVERVIEW**
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education will provide you with both the extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mathematics and statistics as well as professional skills through work-based learning to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of being a Mathematics teacher in secondary (high) school.
The overall aim of the course is to allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required to teach Mathematics at Secondary School level. You will study mathematics to Honours level, and will also develop your teaching skills in years 3 and 4 by taking modules in Education and practical teaching placements in a school.
On successful completion of the course you will have met the Standard for Provisional Registration, and thus be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme as a secondary school teacher of Mathematics. Your depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics will support the teaching of senior phase courses up to SQA Advanced Higher (or GCSE A-level) level.
**CAMPUS NOTE**
Please note that all the Mathematics modules are taught at Paisley Campus and the Education modules (in years 3 and 4) are taught at our Ayr Campus.
**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education is professionally recognised by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). By successfully completing this course you will meet the Standard for Provisional Registration as a secondary school teacher of mathematics with science.
**CAREER PROSPECTS**
**Jobs**
The course will allow you to develop Honours-level knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Statistics and prepares you to be both a Mathematician and and an Educational Practitioner.
You will also be eligible to apply for provisional registration with GTCS, and entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme as secondary school teachers of Mathematics and Statistics.
The BSc Mathematics with Education will also prepare you for careers in finance, research, cyber security.
**Further Study**
The GTCS Standard for Provisional Registration is part of a suite of educational professional standards published in 2012. Individuals obtaining Provisional Registration aim to progress to Full Registration and are then expected to continue to develop their expertise through appropriate and sustained career long professional learning. The suite of professional standards may be used to guide this learning and includes, for example, the Standards for Leadership and Management. Non-award-bearing courses have always formed an important part of professional development and update for teachers, but many opportunities exist at Masters level and above in subjects and areas relevant to schools and the wider world of education.
Honours graduates may choose to pursue further study of Mathematics and/or Statistics at MSc, MRes and PhD level.
Modules
In Year 1, you will study core modules in Mathematics and Statistics, and an optional module in another science of your choosing.
In Year 2, you will further develop your understanding of more advanced core modules in Mathematics and Statistics.
In Year 3, alongside specialist core and option modules in Mathematics and Statistics, the study of Education is introduced with a focus on key educational issues, cross-cutting curricular themes, contexts for learning and professional values.
In Year 4, knowledge and understanding of advanced Mathematics, alongside curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of Mathematics, and the skills and abilities to implement effective teaching and learning, are developed in Year 4, through campus teaching and school experience placements.
Assessment methods
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions, and workshops.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in group work and independent learning to develop your transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
This degree is assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
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