PGCE with QTS Secondary Mathematics (11-18) at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Train to inspire the next generation of mathematics learners. Our Mathematics PGCE programme provides practical professional preparation for teaching the 11-18 age range and is designed and delivered in partnership with schools across a number of local authorities. Loughborough University has a strong tradition of educating and developing teachers.

What you will study

The aims of this module are to equip students with the fundamental knowledge, understanding and skills and initial experiences necessary to analyse and evaluate the connections and interdependencies between subject knowledge, teachers and teaching, learners and learning, and context and behaviour in secondary school mathematics.

Career pathways

Our trainee teachers are encouraged to be reflective and develop their own style of teaching mathematics, meaning that they are often sought after by employers, with many gaining jobs within our partnership schools. Our student teachers are highly sought after with most going onto have successful teaching careers in many different schools throughout the UK as well as overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent. This should be an honours degree (Third class or above), or equivalent. The degree should be one in which a significant proportion of the content is mathematics. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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