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Mathematics with Teaching

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Highly-qualified mathematics teachers across the UK are in demand and this degree is designed to meet this need.

Why Mathematics with Teaching at Strathclyde?
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 flexibility to transfer between courses.

Your Career
In addition to employment opportunities within a variety of local authorities as a secondary school teacher, a degree in education will equip graduates for a range of careers working with children and young people. Alternative roles include charity adviser, youth worker, museum educator and education liaison posts.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Secondary

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G1XC
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
G1XC
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB - BBB

Year 1 entry: BBB (including Maths)
Year 2 entry: ABB (including Maths at A)

In addition to A level requirements, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C is also required.

Scottish Higher
AABB - ABBBC

Maths A, English C, Advanced Higher Maths recommended.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

Year 2 entry: Maths at A plus Higher English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 - 30 points

Year 1 entry: 30 points, Maths HL5, English SL6.
Year 2 entry: 32 points, Maths HL6, English SL6.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3

Maths at H1 and English at H3

Scottish HNC
Pass

HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics (Higher English C or equivalent essential)

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Applicants who are made an offer of admission will be required to attend and pass an interview.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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