UCAS Code: X1G1 (2 Years) or X1GC (3 Years)

Course Length: 2-3 Years Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2022, September 2023

Faculty: Education

Location: Edge Hill University

Example Offers: BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)

Successful completion of the programme leads torecommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A great maths teacher can help pupils grasp the basics ofgeometry while also delivering calculus master classes togifted young mathematicians. This programme combinesthe best in practical teaching experience with extensivedegree level knowledge of mathematics. Coveringbranches such as calculus, discrete mathematics,inferential statistics and statistical modelling, you will betaught by outstanding practitioners and take advantageof excellent learning opportunities, discovering how to

Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as graphics, calculators and mathematicssoftware packages as you become a specialist in Mathematics and gain recommendationfor Qualified Teacher Status.

International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements Professional Accreditation

BSc (Hons) Secondary MathematicsEducation with QTS

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incorporate technology such as graphics, calculators andmathematics software packages into your lessons. Youwill also be given the opportunity to combine theory andpractice in school settings, including organising and

delivering master classes, and benefit from individuallytailored support. The programme guarantees astimulating, lively and challenging experience that willequip you with the required skills for employment.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?This programme is your opportunity to studymathematics at degree level in key areas of puremathematics, proof and logic, calculus, modelling andstatistics. You will develop your aptitude to usemathematics as a means of communication and gain anunderstanding of the relationship between real worldproblems and mathematical models. You will also betrained to become a high-quality professional teacherwho fosters subject enjoyment and promotes numeracyacross the curriculum as well as confidence among pupils.

How will I study?You will learn through your time in university and out onplacement. The approaches to teaching and learning arevaried and include lectures, tutorials, independent study,practical workshops and seminars. The Edge HillUniversity Partnership is actively involved in thepromotion of mathematics in local schools.

You will spend a significant amount of time on placement.This puts your training into practice through assisting in,and taking responsibility for, classes, being trained by, andworking alongside, mentors and peers to further yourprofessional development. Your teaching timetable willincrease as your training progresses and you becomemore confident in the classroom.

You will work with pupils from various areas,backgrounds and abilities providing you with excellentexperience in classroom management and the ability toteach individuals and groups at a range of levels.

How will I be assessed?You will be assessed through work based on yourclassroom experience, showing your ability to planeffectively, undertake assessment and develop yoursubject knowledge. Your mathematics subject knowledgeis assessed through a combination of programme workassignments and presentations. As you progress fromobserver to teacher in school, you will be assessed

through lesson observation reports. Your professionaldevelopment will be mapped against the Teachers'Standards for the award of QTS.

There are no formal written examinations as part of thecurrent assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?You will be taught by tutors at the cutting edge ofnational developments within education who writetextbooks and mathematics schemes for nationalpublication.

The programme team run an annual national competitionfor schools and is actively involved in the promotion ofmathematics in local schools. These links are of realbenefit to our trainees and allow the opportunity for aseries of Royal Institution masterclasses for Year 9 pupilsto be planned and delivered by Secondary MathematicsEducation students each year.

A Great Study EnvironmentThe Faculty of Education has been at the forefront ofteacher education for 135 years and today enjoys theenviable position of being one of the country's leadingproviders of education, training and research for thechildren's workforce.

Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty ofEducation's facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre,five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching roomscomplete with the latest technology. The nearby Facultyof Education Piazza building is the base for secondaryinitial teacher training programmes, offering modernfacilities including a lecture theatre and a number ofseminar rooms.

The faculty has a strong commitment to practice-basedlearning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000schools and colleges, local authorities and professionalassociations.

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Modules

Year 1MAT1000: Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics (20 credits)Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics explores a variety of topics within discrete mathematics. This is the branchof mathematics that deals with countable sets. The module introduces the concepts of using discrete mathematics tomodel and solve problems. It provides you with the opportunity to study modern topics within mathematics, gaining anappreciation and understanding of the algorithms involved in the graphs and networks used in computers and routeplanners such as Google Maps. You will additionally focus on combinatorics, which involves the selecting or counting ofobjects to satisfy certain criteria and deciding when the criteria can be met. Graph theory, flow, matchings, allocationand transportation will also be introduced, all of which have numerous applications in solving real life problems.

MAT1001: Differential Calculus (20 credits)Differential Calculus provides a foundation in calculus, introducing the fundamental mathematical concepts whichunderpin mathematics at degree level. Calculus is one of the foremost branches of mathematics and its mathematicaldiscipline has a unique legacy over the history of mathematics. This module enables you to use a mixture of numericaland analytical techniques to help achieve a deeper understanding of key concepts. It also embraces topics such asfunctions, limits, the fundamental theorem of calculus, differentiation from first principles, differentiating hyperbolicfunctions and inverse hyperbolic functions, improper integrals, numerical solutions, numerical differentiation,numerical integration and approximations to functions.

MAT1002: Algebraic Structure (20 credits)Algebraic Structure focuses on aspects of pure mathematics. The module will equip you with a deep understanding ofnumbers and examine the links between algebra and geometry. You will be introduced to the concepts which underpinmathematics at degree level. This includes mathematical principles such as algebraic structure, proof, matrix algebraand the extension of the number system to include complex numbers. You will also be introduced to computer algebraand mathematical word processing.

SEC1000: Establishing the Conditions for Studentship (20 credits)Establishing the Conditions for Studentship introduces the themes of studentship, educational research, learningenvironments and professional identity. You will develop an initial understanding of the four areas to construct anidentity as an academic learner and student teacher. The module will build personal resilience and promoteindependence within a community of learners, encouraging you to connect with your own experiences to develop yourpractice.

SEC1001: Establishing Educational Values for Schools and Learners (20 credits)Establishing Educational Values for Schools and Learners introduces you to the underlying concepts, principles andvalues in educational theory, policy and practice. Predominantly focused on the present day, the module will equip youwith a deeper understanding of contemporary education. This will ensure that you are comprehensively prepared forpractice in educational settings. You will also have the opportunity to consider your own sets of values andpredispositions and begin to develop a critical understanding of how seemingly objective values may disguise highlysubjective ideological concepts.

SEC1003: Establishing the Conditions for Learning in Mathematics (20 credits)Establishing the Conditions for Learning in Mathematics combines taught sessions on campus with experiential

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observations in schools. The module introduces you to the practical elements of teaching mathematics and provides aninsight into good teaching practice and barriers to pupils' learning. You will participate in lessons under the direction ofa mentor and steadily increase your responsibility for planning and teaching. You will initially teach parts of lessonsand build to whole class lessons, teaching jointly with your mentor at first, then individually. The placement willtypically equate to 30 hours of teaching across an eight-week period. While being guided in the craft of teachingmathematics, you will also be introduced to wider school issues such as behaviour management, inclusion, and childwellbeing and psychology. These combined elements will enable you to begin to gathering evidence to show that youare starting to meet the Teachers' Standards.

Year 2MAT2000: Inferential Statistics (20 credits)Inferential Statistics develops your understanding of statistical techniques and test-structures. The module embracesessential topics such as probability distributions, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, application of the centrallimit theorem, confidence intervals, chi-squared tests, goodness of fit, contingency tables, Type 1 and Type 2 errors,and the power of a hypothesis test. The module will reveal how hypothesis testing, estimation and prediction are usedin a growing number of real-world fields and are central to much academic research work.

MAT2001: Applications of Calculus (20 credits)Applications of Calculus recognises that calculus is a form of mathematics which has applications deeply integrated inevery branch of the physical sciences, computer science, statistics, engineering, economics, business and medicine.Applications of calculus are part of modern mathematics education, combining logic and precision with intuition andimagination. This module enhances your knowledge of calculus and introduces greater rigour into your studies. Youwill explore new topics such as polar coordinates, applications of higher order partial derivatives, double integrals andcentres of mass in two dimensions, as well as the application of first order ordinary differential equations in real life.Although computers and graphic calculators will be used, the emphasis is on enhancing, not replacing, yourmathematical skill and reasoning.

MAT2002: Linear Algebra (20 credits)Linear Algebra is central to both pure and applied mathematics and is vital to practically every area of modern science.It is the branch of mathematics concerning vector spaces and linear mappings between such spaces. It includes thestudy of lines, planes and subspaces but is also concerned with properties common to all vector spaces. The moduleexplores the links between numbers, algebra and geometry, embracing topics such as linear algebra, solving linearequations, Eigenvectors, numerical techniques and Guassian elimination. You will learn how to apply algebraic resultsgeometrically, recognise applications of linear algebra and interpret results, explain and manipulate the concepts of avector space, and use and interpret the output of computer algebra and graphing packages to solve and presentsolutions to problems in algebra and geometry.

SEC2000: Building Research Informed Knowledge (20 credits)Building Research Informed Knowledge further develops the themes of studentship, educational research, learningenvironments and professional identity. You will progress your understanding of these four areas while continuing todevelop your role as an academic learner, researcher and student teacher. Exploring the significance, implications andimpact of educational research on your own practice, the module will explore a range of research perspectives andmethodologies in education. You will receive a comprehensive overview of the research process and consider ethicalissues related to the practical application of research.

SEC2001: Building Knowledge of Educational Values (20 credits)Building Knowledge of Educational Values develops your critical engagement with the underlying concepts, principlesand values of educational theory, policy, and practice. Through a central focus on the past, you will track the genealogy

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and evolution of values and gain insight into the mutability of these apparently fixed social concepts and principles. Themodule will engage you with the idea that values are not fixed, that they have not always been as they currently are,and that they will therefore continue to change and evolve in the future.

SEC2003: Building Knowledge of Teaching Mathematics (20 credits)Building Knowledge of Teaching Mathematics develops the practical elements of teaching mathematics on aprofessional practice placement while critically engaging with the underlying concepts and principles of educationaltheory and policy. The placement will typically equate to 60 hours of teaching across an eight-week period. You willassume significant teaching responsibility, developing your skills in planning teaching episodes and ensuring that pupilsmake progress. With comprehensive support and mentoring, you will plan lessons and sessions, or parts of lessons andsessions, for up to 50% of a Newly Qualified Teacher's typical timetable, covering small group, whole class and soloteaching as appropriate. You will reflect on your own practice and school and educational policies and gather evidenceto show that you are progressing towards meeting the Teachers' Standards.

Year 3MAT3000: Statistical Modelling (20 credits)Statistical Modelling develops and extends the use of statistics in more complex problem solving and research design.The focus on mathematical structure in the module serves a dual purpose. First, you will gain understanding of, andconfidence in, the procedures that you are using. Second, the module will prepare you for the demands of statistics asan ever-growing subject area. Embracing important statistical topics such as multiple regression analysis, MarkovChains and Estimators, you will select and execute tests for averages based upon parametric and non-parametric data,analyse and calculate estimators, use probability models to solve problems, and access and make appropriate use ofcomputer software in data analysis.

MAT3001: Integral Calculus (20 credits)Integral Calculus develops your understanding of the techniques of differential and integral calculus in multivariatesettings. The module considers applications of triple integrals in finding the volumes of three-dimensional solids andcentres of mass using spherical and cylindrical coordinates. It also considers second order differential equations andtheir applications to real-life situations. You will learn how to find general solutions for special types of differentialequations and appreciate the existence and uniqueness of solutions. You will also discover how to deploy various testsfor convergent and divergent series and use 3x3 Jacobian matrices.

MAT3002: Number Theory (20 credits)Number Theory is the study of the fascinating properties of the natural number system. The module is about thetheory of whole numbers, deepening your knowledge of numbers and giving you the opportunity to put the study ofnumbers into a wider cultural and historical context. You will explore some of the fundamental properties of primenumbers and the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, as well as the properties of congruences and elementary numbertheories, such as Fermat's theorem, Wilson's theorem and Euler's theorem. You will also discover how to manipulatecontinued fractions and develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the many number theoretic functionssuch as 'number of divisors' and 'sum of divisors'.

SEC3000: Researching Possibilities in Secondary Education (20 credits)Researching Possibilities in Secondary Education enables you to conduct a piece of self-initiated research on arelevant topic of your choice. The module draws together the themes of studentship, educational research, learningenvironments and professional identity from earlier in the programme. You will further enhance your knowledge andunderstanding of research, developing critical and analytical skills in reviewing both literature and educationalresearch methodologies, while gaining additional expertise in presenting data in a variety of formats. The value ofresearch for teachers and wider school communities will also be explored.

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SEC3001: Exploring Possibilities for Schools and Learners (20 credits)Exploring Possibilities for Schools and Learners considers a hypothetical future for education. Engaging you with theconcepts and principles of educational values, the speculative nature of this module will equip you with the knowledge,understanding, critical skills and self-awareness to develop convincing and complex critiques of where educationappears to be heading. You will contrast this with where you think it ought to be heading. The module will enable youto develop as a practitioner with sophisticated and robust opinions about how education ought to be practised andgoverned, informed by the latest insights into theory, policy and practice. This focus on the future will prepare you tobecome an agent of change in your future career, equipped with the knowledge, motivation and communication skillsto lead movements for positive change.

SEC3003: Exploring Possibilities in Teaching Mathematics (20 credits)Exploring Possibilities in Teaching Mathematics enables you review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledgethrough a final professional practice placement. The placement will typically equate to 120 hours of teaching across atwelve-week period. Demonstrating excellence in the practice of teaching mathematics, you will take a full role inschool life, from tutor work and pastoral care to extra-curricular activities, parents' evenings, school events,professional development activities and other enhancement opportunities which may be offered by your setting. Youwill also reflect on your own practice, assessing your strengths and weaknesses, responding to feedback and honingyour skills and abilities. The module will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers' Standards.

TimetablesTimetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements• 3 Year Route – typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff

points. An A Level at minimum grade C (orequivalent) in Mathematics is required, plus GCSEEnglish Language and Mathematics at Grade C orGrade 4 or above (or equivalent);

• 2 Year Route – relevant HND/HNC or Part1 (120credits at Level 4) of a relevant degree programme,plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics atGrade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Youare expected to have a commitment to, andunderstanding of, secondary education,demonstrating the personal attributes, values andmotivation required to train as a teacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training,level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are notconsidered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 inEnglish Language and Mathematics.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University youwill be required to meet the Department for Education'sstandards for physical and mental fitness to teach andclearance to work with children. Further information,including a Declaration of Health questionnaire anddetails of how to apply for a Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to youafter you have firmly accepted an offer.

Example OffersSome examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCASTariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BCC-BBC;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit(DMM);

• T Level: Education and Childcare T Level with anoverall grade of Merit;

• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to

accept IB qualifications which achieve the requirednumber of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specificrequirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 mayapply;

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30credits at Merit. The required total can be attainedfrom various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

English Language RequirementsInternational students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

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Are there any alternative ways tomeet the entry requirements?If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study

a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?This degree is accredited by the Department forEducation. Successful completion of the programme willenable you to gain recommendation for Qualified TeacherStatus (QTS).

You will graduate as an outstanding secondarymathematics teacher who is able to bring excellentsubject knowledge to a first teaching post. This qualifiesyou to teach in secondary schools or sixth form colleges.You will also have practical experience in mainstreamschools and special schools together with acomprehensive set of mathematics skills and knowledge

of mathematics to degree level. You will have subjectpedagogy to enable you to excel in the classroom.

We offer excellent support to help you gain your first postas a newly qualified teacher and have a proven trackrecord with previous graduates working in schools acrossthe UK.

Before the end of your degree, you will need to completea Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) whichacts as a useful bridge between your initial teachertraining programme and your two-year induction as anearly career teacher.

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Finance

Tuition FeesIf you are a prospective UK student who will be joiningthis undergraduate degree in academic year 2022/23, thetuition fee will be £9,250 a year (subject to finalGovernment approval). Tuition fees for internationalstudents enrolling on the programme in academic year2022/23 are £15,000 a year.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, aswell as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuitionfee rate.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial SupportSubject to eligibility, UK students joining thisundergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loanfrom the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees.UK students enrolling on the programme may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK students joining thisprogramme in academic year 2022/23, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2022/23 guide atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may

be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationalsshould ordinarily apply to Student Universal SupportIreland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinancefor further details.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to ApplyApply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out moreabout the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a ProspectusIf you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in TouchIf you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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