BSc Hons Mathematics with Teaching

Study with us combine an Institute of Mathematics and its Applications accredited course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland benefit from a professional teaching qualification which is recognised across the UK and overseas take part in secondary school placements qualify to enter the paid probationary year as a teacher of mathematics in Scottish secondary schools benefit from the flexibility to transfer between courses. Why this course This joint Honours degree covers the curriculum of the BSc Honours Mathematics degree, plus the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. In four years, you’ll gain a joint Honours degree along with a professional teaching qualification and will be qualified to enter the probationary year as a teacher of mathematics in Scottish secondary schools. Students on the BSc (Honours) in Mathematics course for the first two years can transfer to the Mathematics with Teaching course guaranteed (subject to progress requirements) for the start of 3rd year.

Highers Standard entry requirements - Year 1 entry: AABB/ABBBC (Maths A, English C, Advanced Higher Maths recommended). Minimum entry requirements: 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 Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: BBB (Maths B, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C). Year 2 entry: ABB (Maths A, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C). International Baccalaureate Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: 30 (Mathematics HL5, English SL6), Year 2 entry: 32 (Mathematics HL6, English SL6). HNC/HND Year 1 entry: relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics HNC Year 1 entry: relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit.