MA Mathematics Education at University of East Anglia

Mathematics is integral to so much in life. However, many people see themselves as lacking mathematical ability and have little confidence in engaging with the subject. The challenges to teaching and learning mathematics are therefore many, but so are the ways to explore and tackle them!

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2026  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is designed to introduce you to Mathematics Education as a research discipline within the Social Sciences. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Key Theories, Findings and Applications in Mathematics Education Research, Critical Reading, Dissertation, Educational Research Methods, Advanced Professional Observation and Interaction (experience).

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: Further studies in Mathematics Education (e.g. PhD) Mathematics teaching in schools, colleges and universities Positions in the Education sector with a Mathematics specialism such as: Ministries of Education; Education policy organisations (governmental or NGOs); Inspectorates (such as OFSTED) Private sector positions where mathematics and / or its teaching are relevant (e.g. private schools and colleges, industry, banking, accountancy, engineering) Discover more on our Careers webpages and read some of our graduates’ stories.

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