BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS)

Bachelor's degree

In Wolverhampton

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Wolverhampton

This module covers some key techniques in the areas of calculus and linear algebra. Calculus topics include first and second order linear differential equations and partial differentiation. Linear Algebra concepts such as systems of linear equations and vector spaces are introduced.& nbsp; Prerequisite topics such as complex numbers and hyperbolic functions are also covered.& nbsp; You will be introduced to the Maple mathematical package, which is used extensively in industry and research worldwide to model and solve mathematical problems.

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Location

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Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
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Wulfruna Street, WV1 1LY

Start date

On request

About this course

Year 1. You will begin by reinforcing the mathematical foundations learned at previous levels with an emphasis on Calculus, Algebra, Set Theory and Mathematical Proof. You will build on this knowledge by studying Probability & Statistics and Operational Research. In addition you will study Education topics such as Subject Specific Pedagogy – Justifying the Specialist Subject.

Year 2. You will be introduced to more specialised and advanced mathematical topics including Group Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modelling and Discrete Mathematics. In addition you will study Education topics such as Subject Specific Pedagogy – Teaching the Specialist Subject and Professional Development – The Beginning: The Teacher.

Year 3. You will study more advanced topics such as Rings & Fields and you will also be introduced to some topics from the history of Mathematics. There will be an emphasis on group work and collaborative presentations. The educational content on offer will include Subject Specific Pedagogy – Investigating Practise and Professional Development – The Developing Teacher. You will also be given the opportunity to undertake a final year project, which is a significant piece of independent study supervised by a member of academic staff.

Additional Information

The three years will be spent both in University based learning and an amount of time each year will be spent in school. You will have one school attachment each year and these will vary in length.

Your University Tutor is available to assist you throughout your training, and every effort is made to ensure you have a high quality school placement, where you can learn from experienced teachers. We will try to take your geographical location into account when placing you in schools. 

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Mathematics
  • Secondary

Course programme

Calculus and Linear Algebra
Core Techniques in Mathematics
Mathematics Foundations
Mechanics
Probability & Statistics
Introduction to Operational Research
Subject-specific Pedagogy: Justifying the Specialist Subject
Group Theory & Differential Equations
Mathematical Analysis
Professional Development: The Beginning Teacher
Statistical Modelling & Survey Design
Subject-specific Pedagogy: Teaching the Specialist Subject
Discrete Mathematics & Numerical Analysis
Subject Specific Pedagogy 1a: Exploring the Teaching of the Specialist Subject
Mathematics Project
Professional Development: The Developing Teacher
Subject-specific Pedagogy: Investigating Practice
Coding Theory & Cryptography
Financial Mathematics and Data Analysis
Multivariate Statistics with Cybermetrics
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Additional information

This course will give you both mathematical knowledge at degree level and the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which will allow you to take up a teaching post within a secondary school.

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS)

higher than £ 9000