BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A four-year joint Honours degree covering the BSc Honours Mathematics curriculum plus the education theory and classroom experience needed for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Graduates are qualified to enter the probationary year as a mathematics teacher in Scottish secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and the GTCS.

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 follow the BSc Honours Mathematics curriculum. Year 3 combines level 3 and 4 Mathematics and Statistics modules. Year 4 covers the pedagogy of teaching in the Strathclyde Institute of Education with two school placements in Scottish secondary schools.

Career pathways

Graduates enter the probationary teaching year in Scottish secondary schools; eligible students from Scotland, other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland can join the Teacher Induction Scheme, a guaranteed one-year training post in a local authority.

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Entry requirements

Highers (standard): Year 1 entry AABB or ABBBC (Maths A, English C; Advanced Higher Maths recommended); minimum entry BBBB including Maths at B, English at C and 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics, or ABBB (Maths A, English C). Advanced Highers: Year 2 entry AB (Maths A, Higher English C). A Levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths B, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C); Year 2 entry ABB (Maths A, same GCSEs). IB: Year 1 entry 30 (Mathematics HL5, English SL6); Year 2 entry 32 (Mathematics HL6, English SL6). HNC: relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in the Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics; Higher English C or equivalent essential. Deferred entry accepted. Membership of the PVG Scheme is required before placements. Faculty of Science: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (other accepted tests listed by the university).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Overseas fee, tuition only, full-time per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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