Mathematics with Secondary Education

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
 
StudyQA ranking:4630 Duration:36 months

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Description

The Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS) programme is a three year programme, leading to an honours degree and a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Students are trained to teach mathematics at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (11-18 years), while at the same time studying mathematics, with the programme being delivered jointly by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Kent and the Faculty of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. Students can specialise in mathematics and statistics while at the same time being prepared to be creative, reflective and flexible professionals with a deep understanding of learning and teaching.

Course structure

Year 1 is spent studying alongside students on the BSc Mathematics programme at the University of Kent.

In Year 2, in addition to a compulsory Mathematics Education module at Canterbury Christ Church and associated school experience, students continue to study a range of mathematics modules alongside BSc Mathematics students at the University of Kent.

In Year 3, the Professional year, study is alongside PGCE students at Canterbury Christ Church as well as school experience. As some school experience will have been undertaken in Year 2, students undertake a project related to mathematics teaching at the University of Kent during the spring term.

Independent rankings

In the National Student Survey 2013, 88% of Mathematics and Statistics students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course. And according to The Guardian University Guide 2014 91% of Mathematics students were satisfied with their course.

Careers

This programme is aimed at students wishing to qualify as a teacher of mathematics in three years. Students qualifying as teachers are very successful in gaining employment.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Status is subject to you achieving the Government Standards for the award of QTS and passing the National Skills tests in English, Mathematics and ICT, and meeting any other Government requirements that may be required.

Professional recognition

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

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Visit Programme Website Start date September 2015 28 September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
  • Total Kent credits: 360
  • Total ECTS credits: 180
Credits 360
  • Total Kent credits: 360
  • Total ECTS credits: 180
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Course structure

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Teaching & Assessment

Teaching methods are varied, with a particular emphasis on student participation and active learning. Work in school is overseen by a mentor (an experienced teacher in the school) who liaises with a link tutor from the University.

During the programme you spend a significant amount of time learning to teach in schools and other education settings, which may be both local and international. There is a range of contrasting experiences of teaching in terms of age groups, type, size and location.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification / Typical offer/minimum requirement

A level

  • 280 points including ACC at A2 level or equivalent
GCSE
  • One A2 level at grade A must be in Mathematics. GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science (grade C or above) or acceptable equivalents are also required
Access to HE Diploma
  • The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
  • The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate
  • 24 points overall
International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements. See our International Student website for further information about our country-specific requirements.

Please note that if you need to increase your level of qualification ready for undergraduate study, we offer a number of International Foundation Programmes through Kent International Pathways.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Access Bursary

    Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

  • Alumni Bursary

    Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Funding

Please refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about funding for this programme.

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