BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Secondary Education - Part-time

Modules listed below are a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules as part of the course.

• Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Inclusion and Behaviour
• Abstract Algebra
• Mathematical Methods
• Calculus
• Introduction to Statistics and Probability
• Algorithms and Structured Programming
• Vector Calculus
• Dynamics
• Further Mathematical Methods
• Numerical Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Real Analysis
• Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Sector
• Action Research and Creative Approaches to Curriculum Delivery
• Independent Research Project: Secondary Sector Data and its uses in Teaching Mathematics
• Developing Professional Practice and Promoting Wellbeing
• Curriculum Development and Professionalism in Secondary Education
• Secondary School Placement

We take a blended approach to teaching and learning, using a combination of face-to-face sessions, electronic resources and communications, and school-based experience. You can expect timetabled lectures, along with tutorials and problem classes, seminars where we’ll encourage you to present your ideas, and meetings with your personal tutor. Guided independent study and self-directed learning are equally essential to your success; for instance, library research and background reading, preparing for practical activities and working on projects. As you progress you’ll be expected to demonstrate the ability to study independently and manage your own study.

Personal tutoring will help to support you throughout the course. We endeavour to be available and approachable, and encourage you to talk with us informally whenever you need support or guidance.

Formal assessment will be by examination, timed in-class tests, assignments, presentations, dissertation and oral viva. Additional formal assessment will be based on coursework. You’ll be expected to produce written work that demonstrates your understanding and ability to apply the course content. You’ll also receive informal peer and tutor feedback on individual and group activities. Your tutor will guide you towards areas of appropriate research and background reading.

We’ll arrange a school placement for you that will support you to gain the experience required to become a teacher in the non-state secondary education sector. During your placement, your teaching practice will be assessed according to Ofsted guidelines alongside the professional standards for teachers set by the Department for Education (DfE) and documented through session planning, observation reports and reflective journals. You’ll receive informal feedback on your performance, to help you assess your progress and improve your practice, as well as formal assessment that will contribute to your overall grade for the course.

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.