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Mathematics with Teaching

BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 15/09/2025 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU has vacancies
  • Wales has vacancies
  • England has vacancies
  • International has vacancies
  • Scotland does not have vacancies
  • Northern Ireland has vacancies
  • Republic of Ireland has vacancies

Apply by
29 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

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification 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 BETA

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Student Outcomes

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90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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