In choosing to study Mathematics and Education you'll cover a broad spectrum of childhood development activities that include the sociological, psychological and educational facets that influence the development of children. Additionally you'll cover the fundamental syllabus of a broad-ranging degree in Mathematics.
You'll be taught by enthusiastic staff and cover a range of practical, theoretical, and professional disciplines that employers in these disciplines demand. Your time will be divided equally in the School of Education and the Department of Mathematics. Your skills and abilities will be enhanced with regular exposure to team-work, communications, interpersonal, and time and work management opportunities.
As this is a joint honours degree, you will be able to apply for PGCE teacher training courses at either Primary or Secondary level. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for PGCE at Aberystwyth.
**Why study Education with Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?**
+ Mathematics with Education will help you engage with the latest theories surrounding the modern classroom, with the added specialism of mathematics;
+ You will be pushed to improve your legislative knowledge;
+ Discover more about a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collection and calculation;
+ This degree is a gateway to careers in a variety of sectors from finance to administration as well as in education.
This course will be delivered through a programme of lectures, seminars and individual and group-based project work designed to stimulate your academic interest in mathematics and inspire you about theories of teaching and learning. By joining these two disciplines, this course will help you deepen your mathematical competence and equip you with skills vital for work in the field of education.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, presentations, essays and examinations. A number of modules are available through the medium of Welsh. Further details may be obtained from both departments.
Your personal tutors will also be able to help you with any queries relating to your academic studies. You should feel free to contact them at any time for help and advice.
**Our graduates have been successful in the fields of:**
+ Humanitarian Organisations;
+ Teaching and Education (including SEN);
+ Social Care;
+ Nursing;
+ Speech therapy;
+ Social work;
+ Community Education Officer;
+ Banking;
+ Insurance;
+ Investment analysis;
+ Information Technology.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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
Course code:
GX13
Institution code:
A40
Campus Name:
Main Site (Aberystwyth)
Campus code:
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
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
Pass in Access qualification in a relevant subject with Merit in 50% of units at level 3.
To include 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level.
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
Aberystwyth University welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right and considers completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be equivalent to an A level grade.
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application.
We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants.
If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
With minimum 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic
62.0
With minimum scores of 51 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT)
88.0
With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.
If you are an international student needing more information about the English Language requirement for your course (e.g. country-specific English Language tests, Partner Institution tests, EU/EEA English Language qualifications where the school curriculum is taught in a native language) please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9000.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
EU
14300.0
Year 1
International
14300.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Provider information
Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
United Kingdom
SY23 3FL
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