Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status

Why study mathematics with qualified teacher status?

Blending academic study with practical experience ensures you'll graduate as a qualified teacher of secondary-level mathematics.

This is the perfect pathway if you are committed to a teaching career in secondary education.

Graduates are sought after in this area due to a shortage of mathematics teachers in the UK. 

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status gives you a strong mathematics background and diverse work-based learning.

Find out why our students chose to study this course.

Discover the key skills needed in the modern teaching environment. Study the work of the principal theorists in mathematical education and gain valuable work-based learning experience, where you will apply the theory in practice.

A process of self-assessment and monitoring by specialist mathematics education academics ensures that you have a secure mathematical understanding of the Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level curriculums.

School-based placements are a compulsory element of the course.You'll need to spend 120 days on placement, spread over your second and final year, to achieve Qualified Teacher Status.

Where can it take you?

After three years, you'll graduate with Qualified Teacher Status and you'll be ready to begin your teaching career in secondary education.

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study:

• Sets, Functions and Linear Algebra
• Calculus and Numerical Methods
• Statistical Reasoning
• Modelling and Optimisation.

Year two

You will study:

• Statistical Modelling
• Algebra, Combinatorics and Graphs
• Mathematical Methods
• Professional Practice
• Mathematics Education.

Final year

You will study:

• Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Project A
• Professional Practice in Secondary Education (1)
• Professional Development in Secondary Education (2)
• Professional Practice in Secondary Education (2).

Hear from our students about modules in mathematics education.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

This course nurtures a reflective approach to your personal development.

You'll be encouraged to assess your knowledge, learn from problems and challenges and share your experience with other students. This develops your knowledge of the method and practice of learning and teaching.

Learn through methods including lectures, group exercises, seminars, practice-based learning in school placements and micro-teach sessions.

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:

Year	Scheduled learning and teaching study	Independent study	Placement study
1	27%	73%	0%
2	21%	79%	0%
3	9%	42%	50%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year

Assessment

You can expect to be assessed through closed book and partially seen examinations, along with individual and group coursework assignments.

You'll complete at least two school placements. In each, you'll be assigned an experienced mathematics teacher as a Subject Mentor. They'll observe you frequently and assess your performance against the government's published Teachers' Standards.

See our full glossary of assessment terms.

Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:

Year	Written exam assessment	Coursework assessment	Practical exam assessment
1	75%	25%	0%
2	47%	53%	0%
3	25%	23%	53%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year

Typical offers

• Tariff points: 120
• A-level subjects: Grade B Mathematics. Maths requirement can also be met by the Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at Merit 2.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include a Merit in one of the following; Further Engineering Mathematics, or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us.
• Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics.
• Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum Grade of 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
• Irish Highers: h2 in mathematics.

All applicants will also require:

• GCSE subjects: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Grade B/5 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Entry requirements

If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for BSc(Hons) Mathematics (with foundation year).

This course includes a high level of placement-based learning and working with children. We would encourage all applicants to get relevant experience of working or volunteering with children to help prepare them for this crucial element of their programme.

Additional requirements

All applicants will be required to complete:

• a selection process
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Disclosure Application Form*
• health checks*

*All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary.

Selection process

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. For more details on the process, please visit our selection page.

International applicants

For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages.

If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme.

Read more about entry requirements.

How to apply

Read more about undergraduate applications.

For further information

• Email: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333