PGCE Mathematics (QTS)

Entry requirements

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience.

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:

• A second-class honours degree 2:2 or above with at least 50% mathematics content, supported by a strong A Level (or equivalent) in relevant subjects
• We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS.

Further requirements

The following requirements are set out in the Initial Teacher Training Criteria document. You must have:

• GCSE grade C / grade 4 in English and mathematics or standard equivalent
• Been subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check
• Recent and relevant experience within state secondary school settings in England, or the willingness to undertake it. This will strengthen your application.

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

An exciting mix of creativity, problem-solving and logical reasoning, mathematics is an essential part of many professions and everyday life. From the early study of astronomy to the recent creation of Facebook, mathematics has always been at the heart of life-changing discoveries. Are you ready to empower the next generation of mathematical pioneers?

Mathematics teachers are in great demand and this course will enable you to meet the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status. Combining theory and practice, you'll comprehensively investigate the structure of the mathematics curriculum, considering numbers and algebra, shape, space and measures, and handling data. We'll also encourage you to provide evidence of your own development in teaching and learning.

Under the guidance of our team of experts, you'll get involved in designing, producing, teaching and evaluating a range of materials currently used to support mathematics in the secondary school.

What you will gain

By joining us on this course, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Take advantage of our partnerships with leading educational providers, who provide valuable placement experiences
• Learn from experienced and personalised tutors who are subject specialists.

Fees and funding