MA/PgDip/PgCert Mathematics Education
Attendance
Part-time
Part-time typically three years
At a glance
About this course
This course is for mathematics teachers working in all educational sectors including primary secondary learning and skills. Increasingly both government and schools recognise the importance of mathematics teachers having subject-specific masters qualifications.
You develop an in depth understanding of the key issues in mathematics education which helps to inform your professional practice. This is supported by reading, discussion and reflection on the current issues in the subject area.
During the course you explore your own professional interests and relate your learning to your working practice. You develop a range of academic skills, a professional knowledge base, and employability skills that link closely to your role in mathematics education.
Completing this course can lead to career progression to more senior leadership roles in mathematics education and more widely.
If you are a primary teacher, you might consider our part-time Mathematics Specialist Teacher programme that leads to a PgCert in Primary Mathematics Education. From this starting point, after further study, you can work towards the Master in Mathematics Education qualification.
Associated careers
This masters course provides you with professional development relevant to a range of roles in mathematics education. It can help accelerate your teaching career.
Course content
Modules
enabling mathematical development in the primary years working with colleagues to develop primary mathematics education mathematics curriculum development collaboration, partnership and teamworking in mathematics education participation, diversity and inclusive practice in mathematics education enhancing learning and teaching in mathematics education understanding mathematical activity practitioner enquiry (mathematics education) developing practice through research enquiry-based project
Assessment
Assessment is by course work and includes presentations reflective accounts essays research reports.
Entry requirements
You normally need
a degree (or equivalent). We take account of your degree classification and may ask to see an example of your academic writing.
a recognised professional qualification relevant to the course or substantial experience in the field of study
If English is not your first language, you normally need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and 6.5 in writing. We may undertake a face to face or telephone interview to ensure your spoken language skills meet the requirements for working with learners in an educational setting.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
Typically £1,785 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MA stages
International students
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form