BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11 - 16) and Mathematics with QTS

• 104 UCAS points. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points.
• Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics; for instance, A-level Mathematics or IMA Polymaths Certificate (with a score of at least 900 out of 1200 points).
• You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents.
• If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, please consider our Polymaths course.
• You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
• You’ll need to satisfactorily pass a fitness to practice assessment.
• This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service.
• You'll need to provide satisfactory references, a satisfactory health declaration and a satisfactory student agreement prior to enrolment on the course.
• If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
• Please note that this course is subject to the University of Bolton's Fitness to Practise procedure.

Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.

The University of Bolton’s BSc (Hons) Secondary Education (11-16) and Mathematics degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in teaching mathematics at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16). The course offers a grounding in mathematics and examines how this can support a career in education and school-based experience.

During this course, you'll have the opportunity to develop a high level of mathematical knowledge and skill, and gain transferable skills such as planning, time management, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, analytical and modelling skills, research and self-discipline.

What can I do with this qualification?

This degree offers you an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for mathematics into a career in teaching. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well equipped with both the subject knowledge and the necessary pedagogical skills for teaching mathematics in secondary schools.

Some of the typical employers for teachers include state-maintained schools, where your employer will often be the local authority. However, you may be employed directly by the school; for example, if you're working for an academy or free school. Graduates working in independent schools or colleges are also employed directly by the institution.

Alternatively, after graduation, you may wish to take a master’s degree in education or a related social science to develop your understanding of the theory, research and policy of education.

Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2021-2022 academic year: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance eligibility 2021-2022 policy on www.gov.uk for information.

The fees for a student’s course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.

Bursaries

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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 school placements for you that will support you in meeting the requirements to become a qualified teacher in the secondary education sector. During your placement, your teaching practice will be assessed according to the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training, and 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. Your recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status will be made when you have met all of the Teachers’ Standards.

Modules

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

• Abstract Algebra
• Mathematical Methods
• Calculus
• Introduction to Statistics and Probability
• Algorithms and Structured Programming
• Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Inclusion and Behaviour
• Vector Calculus
• Dynamics
• Further Mathematical Methods
• Numerical Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Real Analysis
• Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary Sector
• 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
• Secondary QTS Mathematics

Assessment methods

Learning activities

Disclaimer

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. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. 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.