BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education

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Why choose this course?

Find out what it's like doing a maths degree from some of our maths graduates

It's relevant to the needs of modern education, business and industry.
We've been approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, making you eligible for associate membership and starting your journey towards Chartered Mathematician (C.Math) status once you've completed your degree.
There's an optional placement year, which provides you with valuable work experience.
Our friendly and supportive lecturers make learning maths fun!

About the course

Throughout the course you'll gain a fundamental knowledge and understanding of concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research. You'll also develop skills in problem solving, research and IT.

You'll be introduced to and will analyse key theoretical concepts in the study of education. You can choose your education modules according to your interest. The aim is to provide you with both insight and a critical awareness with respect to educational issues.

You will study, analyse and debate current educational policy, provision and methods within the UK and the European Union. You will be introduced to the purposes, settings and character of education and educative processes, understanding the various levels of education policy set at a local and national level. This will involve analysing themes within the educational setting in terms of management, governance of schools and the directing and direction of the curriculum. In particular, students will consider education structures, provision and issues of inequality in education and will focus on developing an understanding of the influence of class, gender and ethnicity on educational achievement.

Our links with locally based international companies allow us to offer learning experiences which enable you to integrate and apply your knowledge to practical real-life situations.

Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...

Mathematical concepts and methods are introduced, developed and applied throughout the course. You will study differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, statistics and operational research. Employer links are integral to the learning experience on the programme. Industrial support for the Mathematics Group Project, enables you to experience working as a professional mathematician on a real and complex problem specified by industrial managers. These links provide opportunities for discussion and feedback both on this module and other aspects of your programme of study.

You'll gain knowledge and understanding of educational issues covering learning throughout life in addition to being able to choose modules that focus on more specific teaching related issues, such as Teaching, Learning and the National Curriculum and Working with Gifted and Talented Learners.

In the final year you'll choose six option modules and complete the Mathematics Project. At least three of these will be mathematics related and at least two education related. Analytical, modelling and problem solving skills will be developed alongside IT skills, providing you with the essential qualities expected of a professional mathematician. The Mathematics Project enables you to carry out an in-depth study into an educational issue relating to mathematics.

Throughout the course you'll develop important professional skills which employers look for in their graduates. These include problem solving, report writing and presentation skills. You'll also have opportunities for short and long term placements which can include classroom experience.

Stage one

Patterns of Problem Solving (Autumn)
Analysis and Algebra (Autumn)
Statistical Methods 1 (Spring)
Teaching, Learning and the Cirriculum (Spring)
Psychological Approaches to Learning (Spring)
Calculus (Through*)

Stage two

Cognition and Learning (Autumn)
Mathematical Group Project (Spring)
Mathematical Methods (Spring)
Curriculum Frameworks (Spring)
Operational Research (Through*)

And you will choose one option from:

Statistical Methods 2 (Autumn)
Linear Algebra (Autumn)

Stage three - Optional placement year

Final stage

Research Methods and Independent Studies in Mathematics - double module (Through*)
Education option

And you'll choose three additional options from:

Process Modelling
Modelling with Differential Equations
Mathematical Programming Techniques
Optimisation Techniques
Cryptography and Coding
Learning and Motivation (Education option)
Understanding and Managing Behaviour (Education option)

*Through - this is a module that runs through the Autumn and Spring semesters

Your career

Read Najma's story

Many graduates from the course continue their studies with a PGCE and enter the teaching profession. They frequently enjoy rapid promotion, for example, promotion to Head of Year in two years!

You can also expect to obtain employment in modern business and industrial organisations in a variety of positions making use of your mathematics degree.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in the London Stock Exchange, as statistical analysts and as risk analysts in multinational organisations. Watch graduate interviews and see where your degree could take you.

What our students say

Beth Barker is a Police Intelligence Analyst. Watch her video interview.

"Modules including modelling,time series analysis,operational research and patterns of problem solving were vital for my placement as they helped me to get the experience and knowledge I need in the workplace."

Najma Mustafa, who spent her placement year at the Department of Health.

Read more student stories

Work placements

There is an optional work placement at the end of stage 2. Work placements are ideal opportunities for you to apply your knowledge in a business environment, and receive an income for your work. Placement experience will help you with your dissertation, and in the past, our students have often been offered employment at their placement company upon graduation.

Find out more about placements.

Anything else?

Professsional accreditation

Our Mathematics courses are approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), which means you'll be accepted for associate membership upon graduation. This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Mathematician (C.Math). You'll also be invited to events run by the East Midlands branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

External examiners make sure what we are teaching is up to date and relevant on our maths degrees. Here are some of their comments:

'The programmes are very well designed and it is very pleasing to see both new modules and existing modules updated to reflect current practical themes in the subject area. The subject team should be commended for the thought and effort they put into programme design.'

'The programme is coherent and relevant and reflects the benchmark statements for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research. I found the subject material, particularly in modules concerned with Mathematical Modelling and Current Issues in Mathematics, to be innovative and well chosen to stimulate the interest and enthusiasm of the students.'

'A wide range of assessment methods are used across all years, which is entirely appropriate given the nature of the material within the programmes.'

'The excellent use of real industrial problems, particularly in some coursework assignments. [Examination papers] were all appropriate given the module level and content. All assignments included excellent detailed descriptions for students explaining what was required to achieve specific grades.'

Start dates

If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:

September 2012

If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:

September 2012

UCAS code

G1X3

Fees

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

Full time: £6,995 (each year)
Part time: £875 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total).

International students

Full time: £9,700 (each year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.