Mathematics and its Learning (Q46)

Understand how people learn mathematics, gain insight into their difficulties, and find approaches to help you and others think deeply about the subject. We designed this unique degree with teachers, teaching assistants, tutors and home educators in mind. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematics and statistics. And broaden your ideas about what it means to learn and teach school-level mathematics. You’ll also be qualified to start secondary or primary mathematics teacher training.

Key features of the course

• Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

• Start at a point that suits your level of mathematical knowledge

• Understand how we learn mathematics and associated teaching approaches

• Advance your mathematics knowledge, including optional statistics

• Develop your educational skills alongside problem-solving and reflective skills

• Move to a different mathematics or statistics degree if your aspirations change, even after you’ve started