Course Summary

Understand how people learn mathematics and gain insight into different teaching approaches. We designed this unique degree with those interested in teaching mathematics – or in education more generally – in mind. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematics and statistics teaching. And broaden your ideas about what it means to learn and teach these subjects. You’ll also gain a good grounding in mathematics (pure and applied) and statistics. You can focus your studies on either discipline alongside mathematics education. **Key features of the course** - Gives you understanding of how we learn mathematics/statistics and associated different teaching approaches - Advances your own knowledge of mathematics with an option to include statistics - Develops your educational skills alongside problem-solving and reflective skills - Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge - Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. You’ll normally start Stage 1 with a 30-credit introductory module followed by three further 30-credit modules in pure and applied mathematics and statistics. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study 120 credits, choosing to focus on either mathematics or mathematics with statistics. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit mathematics/statistics teaching modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit mathematics module.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

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Institution code: O11

Campus Name: Distance Learning

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills. You have a choice of starting module depending on your current skill level. You can check you’re ready and find out which module is your best starting point by following the link to our website.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/maths/degrees/bsc-mathematics-and-its-learning-q46#entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

2022/2023 academic year fees are not yet available.

Provider information

Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
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Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ

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