Undergraduate programme in Mathematics with Mathematics Education
This programme is administered entirely within the Department of Mathematical Sciences, and includes modules in both mathematics and mathematics education. The mathematics education element is approximately 25% of the programme. The programme benefits from close cooperation between mathematicians and mathematics educators.
In the first year of this programme, students will take the same modules as those studying the single Mathematics programme. These include core topics such as Calculus and Linear Algebra, as well as introductions to applied mathematics, probability & statistics, and computing.
In the second and final years there are several compulsory modules in mathematics education, together with a final-year project which will allow students to engage in original research in mathematics education. In mathematics, there are a few compulsory modules in the second year, together with a wide range of optional modules in the second and final years. There is considerable freedom for students to tailor the programme to their own interests.
Careers open to graduates from the programme are in education, and in many areas of commerce and industry. The course is especially valuable for those who wish to go on to a PGCE in mathematics teaching. The educational elements of the course contribute well to careers that involve collaborative working, decision making, analytical skills and approaches to research.
A personal tutor is assigned to each student to provide help and guidance throughout their entire studies.
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