Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Start date
Different dates available
Why study BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status?
This course blends academic study with practical experience, so you will graduate from this degree as a qualified teacher of secondary-level mathematics.
To develop a thorough grounding in mathematics, you will cover the core learning included in our BSc (Hons) Mathematics course and gain valuable work-based learning experience, where you will apply education theory in practice.
Throughout the course, a process of self-assessment and monitoring by specialist mathematics education academics will ensure that you have a secure mathematical understanding of the Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level curriculums.
Why study our course?
This is the perfect pathway for students committed to a teaching career in secondary education. Offering a strong mathematics background and diverse work-based learning, this course will equip you with the key skills needed in the modern teaching environment.
Building on our years of experience in delivering BSc courses in mathematics and related subjects, this course delivers a thorough subject knowledge, plus valuable work-based learning opportunities in schools.
Real world experience
School-based placements are a compulsory element of the course, so you will need to spend 120 days in this capacity in order to achieve Qualified Teacher Status. These will take place in Year two and Year three, where you will complete two or three placements, which will be managed by the Faculty in partnership with the schools hosting you.
Where it can take you
You will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status, as a strong candidate equipped with a deep subject knowledge and valuable work-based experience, ready to begin your career in secondary education.
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Placements
School-based placements are a compulsory element of the course and you will need to spend 120 days in schools to achieve Qualified Teacher Status. These will take place in Year two and Year three, where you will complete two or three placements managed by the Faculty in partnership with the schools hosting you.
Study facilities
You will receive the opportunity to work with others in collaborative learning spaces, use mock classrooms and make use of specialist software. You will also have access to the Mathematics Resource Centre and our library of education-related...
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Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Secondary
- Teaching
- Learning Teaching
- School
Course programme
Foundation year (Year zero)
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Foundation Mechanics
- Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
- Foundation Group Project
- Further Mathematics
- Foundation Mathematical Structures
- Foundation Statistics.
The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year zero modules before progressing to Year one.
Year one
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Sets, functions and Linear Algebra
- Calculus and Numerical Methods
- Statistical reasoning
- Modelling and Optimisation.
Year two
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Statistical Modelling
- Algebra, Combinatronics and Graphs
- Mathematical Methods
- Professional Development in Secondary Education One.
Final year
In your final year, you will build on the above key areas while also focusing on professional practice in secondary education and undertaking a self-directed mathematics project, with support from an academic advisor.
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Project A
- Professional Practice in Secondary Education 1
- Professional Development in Secondary Education 2
- Professional Practice in Secondary Education 2.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
Learning and TeachingThis course nurtures a reflective approach to your personal development. You will be encouraged to assess your knowledge, learn from problems and challenges, and share your experience with other students to develop your own knowledge of learning, teaching and pedagogy.
Throughout the course, you will learn through a number of methods including lectures, group exercises, seminars, practice-based learning in school placements and micro-teach sessions.
For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
AssessmentYour progress will be assessed through a variety of methods throughout the course. This will include closed book and partially seen examinations, along with individual and group coursework assignments. In the school setting, you will be mentored by a member of the school's Mathematics Department. They will observe you frequently and assess your performance against the government's published Teachers' Standards. In this setting, you will also be observed by an assessor, who will measure your performance against clearly defined standards.
For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)