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Do you want to study a teacher education course at the University of Bolton but need GCSE or Level 2 Mathematics to meet the entry requirements? Our specialist team can support you to achieve the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C (or above) through just 12 weeks of online distance learning.
Award:
Cert(CPD)
Mode of Study:
Part-time Distance Learning
Duration:
12 weeks
Location:
University of Bolton
Start date:
02/10/2023, 05/02/2024, 03/06/2024
The University of Bolton's GCSE Mathematics Equivalency programme is designed to help you achieve the necessary Level 2 mathematics grade for admission to our initial teacher training and teacher education courses. If you don't hold GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C or above or a suitable Level 2 equivalent, this short course can help you achieve the entry requirements. Even if you hold a Level 3 qualification in maths, such as A-level Mathematics, you must still provide evidence of Level 2 maths skills for these courses.
Our subject specialists offer personalised, stimulating teaching, supporting you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C (or higher). Through a combination of live online teaching and learning, pre-recorded videos, and self-directed study, you can build your understanding of maths at Level 2. Our up-to-date resources, tasks, and activities align fully with the national mathematics curriculum, ensuring parity with examination board GCSEs.
Upon successfully completing our GCSE Mathematics Equivalency course, you'll possess vital skills, knowledge, and understanding of essential mathematical concepts at Level 2. As well as supporting your progression to further and higher education, these will be useful in your professional life and enhance your functional numeracy.
PLEASE NOTE: This GCSE Mathematics Equivalency certificate meets the GCSE/Level 2 Mathematics entry requirement for University of Bolton teacher education courses. It does not necessarily hold any currency with other institutions or employers. It is your responsibility to check that this equivalency course will be accepted for your target programme with us before registering.
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.
Successfully completing the University of Bolton's GCSE Mathematics Equivalency programme will demonstrate your proficiency in this subject and support you in meeting the entry requirements for our teacher education courses.
GCSEs are a fundamental stepping-stone to progression into a wide variety of careers and higher-level study. To maximise your future employability, we recommend you also achieve a full GCSE in Mathematics (at grade 4 or above) awarded by a UK examination board (or an international equivalent).
Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2022-2023 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 for EU students web page 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.
For details of how to apply for this course, please choose your status from the options below:
Please contact the programme leader for details of the application procedure. You can find their name, email address and phone number in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
Please contact the programme leader for details of the application procedure. You can find their name, email address and phone number in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
Our GCSE Mathematics Equivalency course is an intensive distance learning programme. We expect you to attend live online seminars and engage with online support materials to consolidate your learning.
We'll assess your achievement of the learning outcomes through two timed examinations of 1 hour and 30 minutes each. One examination will be the 'non-calculator' paper, and the other will be the 'calculator' paper. Please note, these assessment sessions will normally be held on campus and you'll be expected to attend them in person.
Level | Assesment method |
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Level zero | Written exams 100% |
Level | Learning activity |
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Level zero | Guided independent study 20%, Scheduled learning and teaching activities 80% |
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.
The academic staff detailed above teach across a range of courses in this subject area and may not teach on this course specifically.
J.Hornby2@bolton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1204 903342
enquiries@bolton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1204 903903
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