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BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education (Year 3 Entry) at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education degree programme provides you with the extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mathematics and statistics, as well as professional skills through work-based learning, to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of being a Mathematics teacher in secondary (high) school. The overall aim of the course is to allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required to teach Mathematics at Secondary School level.

Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Ayr (Educ modules) & Paisley (Maths modules): September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme aims to instil you with the skills and attributes that are transferable to other areas of study and professional employment. These include: In Year 3, alongside specialist core and option modules in Mathematics and Statistics, the study of Education is introduced with a focus on key educational issues, cross-cutting curricular themes, contexts for learning and professional values.

Career pathways

The course will allow you to develop Honours-level knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Statistics. You will also be eligible to apply for provisional registration with GTCS, and entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme as secondary school teachers of Mathematics and Statistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Additional Information; Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Teaching in Scotland website for full information on what is required to become a teacher in Scotland. Alternative pathway to entry is available through our new summer school. More information about the summer school is available by contacting the Programme Leader by emailing: [email protected]; Year 3 Entry: Applicants must meet the following requirements: English at SCQF Level 6 (e.g. SQA Higher), or equivalent; Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (e.g. SQA National 5 (Grade C, or above), SQA Intermediate 2 (Grade C, or above), SQA Standard Grade (Credit), or equivalent; Successful interview with the Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care. If you meet the above conditions and are offered the opportunity to enter Year 3 of this degree, you must apply for and obtain membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme before Year 3 enrolment. Year 3: Applications to Year 3 considered on an individual basis to assess prior mathematical education. The following requirements must also be met: English at SCQF Level 6 (e.g. SQA Higher), or equivalent; Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (e.g. SQA National 5 (Grade C, or above), SQA Intermediate 2 (Grade C, or above), SQA Standard Grade (Credit), or equivalent; Successful interview with School of Education & Social Sciences; If you meet the above conditions and are offered the opportunity enter at Year 3 of this degree, you must apply for and obtain membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme before Year 3 enrolment. Please contact [email protected] with specific queries. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code G11X.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2025/26). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2025/26). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Ayr (Educ modules) & Paisley (Maths modules): September

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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