BA (Hons) Secondary Education (Maths and SEND) at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

Earn a degree whilst working in a Secondary school and gain in-depth knowledge of Secondary Education, contemporary Maths teaching, and SEND. This newly developed three-year course is designed for those without a degree working in schools, who aspire to become maths teachers. This course has been designed to address the shortage of good maths teachers within secondary schools, especially in key stages 3 and 4. A third of pupils fail maths GCSE nationally, and many of these are SEND students.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (online) | Intake: June 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA in Secondary Education (Maths and SEND) provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the demands of delivering Maths in schools and the different ways that you can support pupils with a wide range of needs. You will navigate the newest challenges in education and develop your critical reflection of your own practice. By completing this course, you will be able to: Engage with issues in the delivery of Mathematics in Secondary Education.

Career pathways

Become an asset to any Secondary School; Confidently deliver Mathematical subject knowledge; Develop your SEND knowledge further still to specialise in this area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be in employment in a Secondary School. Your school will need to write a letter supporting your application. You cannot have a university degree already. Two A-levels, or other level 3 courses worth 32 UCAS points, or equivalents, including a Foundation Degree (overseas qualifications must be checked through UK ENIC to show they are the same standard as British A-levels). GCSE maths minimum grade 6/B. Complete a successful interview with a member of the Faculty of Education. It is not a requirement for the BA but to apply for a place on a QTS course you must have a pass in GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) or an equivalent. Overseas applicants must have a good standard of written English and have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or have completed some of their education in English.

Intake: June 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=UBAF3SSMSN

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