Do you like maths and working with young people? Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? Mathematics with Secondary Education is a three-year programme leading to an honours degree and a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS) is part of an exciting collaboration between Kent and the Faculty of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University.
You can specialise in mathematics and statistics while developing as a creative and reflective teacher at secondary level.
You spend Year 1 studying alongside students on the BSc Mathematics programme at the University of Kent. We offer small group tutorials to help you with the transition from school to university-level maths.
In Year 2, you attend the compulsory Mathematics Education module at Canterbury Christ Church. In addition, you continue studying a range of mathematics modules at Kent.
During Year 3, most of your modules take place at Christ Church. But you also have the opportunity to undertake a project related to mathematics teaching at the University of Kent during the spring term.
Please refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about the structure of this programme.
You have access to professional mathematical and statistical software such as Maple and R.
Through Kent’s Templeman Library you also have access to a wide range of topical journals and books in hard copy and digital format.
Your designated academic advisor provides guidance for your academic and professional development throughout your studies. You can also receive academic peer mentoring in your second year.
There are a number of student-led societies at Kent which you may want to join, for instance, the Kent Maths Society.
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. All applications are assessed on an individual basis but some of our typical requirements are listed below. Students offering qualifications not listed are welcome to contact our Admissions Team for further advice. Please also see our general entry requirements.
A typical offer would be 104-112 UCAS Tariff points.
An A2 level at grade B in Mathematics is required. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or acceptable equivalents) are also required.
English Language, Mathematics and Science all at grade C or above (or acceptable equivalents)
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
24 points overall
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The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
If you are an international student, visit our International Student website for further information about entry requirements for your country, including details of the International Foundation Programmes. Please note that international fee-paying students who require a Student visa cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.
Please note that meeting the typical offer/minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an offer.
Please see our English language entry requirements web page.
Please note that if you do not meet our English language requirements, we offer a number of 'pre-sessional' courses in English for Academic Purposes. You attend these courses before starting your degree programme.
Duration: 3 years full-time
The course structure below is indicative and based on the current curriculum. It may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Year 1 is spent studying alongside students on the BSc Mathematics programme at the University of Kent.
In Year 2, in addition to a compulsory Mathematics Education module at Canterbury Christ Church and associated school experience, students continue to study a range of mathematics modules alongside BSc Mathematics students at the University of Kent.
In Year 3, the Professional year, study is alongside PGCE students at Canterbury Christ Church as well as school experience. As some school experience will have been undertaken in Year 2, students undertake a project related to mathematics teaching at the University of Kent during the spring term.
Compulsory modules currently include:
MAST4001 - Algebraic Methods (15 credits)
MAST4002 - Applications of Mathematics (15 credits)
MAST4004 - Linear Algebra (15 credits)
MAST4006 - Mathematical Methods 1 (15 credits)
MAST4007 - Mathematical Methods 2 (15 credits)
MAST4009 - Probability (15 credits)
MAST4010 - Real Analysis 1 (15 credits)
MAST4011 - Statistics (15 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include:
MAED1000 - School Practice (30 credits)
MAST5001 - Applied Statistical Modelling 1 (15 credits)
MAST5003 - Groups and Symmetries (15 credits)
Optional modules:
MAST5004 - Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics (15 credits)
MAST5005 - Linear Partial Differential Equations (15 credits)
MAST5007 - Mathematical Statistics (15 credits)
MAST5009 - Numerical Methods (15 credits)
MAST5012 - Ordinary Differential Equations (15 credits)
MAST5014 - Rings and Fields (15 credits)
MAST5660 - Number Theory (15 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include:
MAED1010 - MMETT3CUR Curriculum Studies Maths (40 credits)
MAED1020 - MMETT3PL1 Professional Placement 1 (10 credits)
MAED1030 - MMETT3PL2 Professional Placement 2 (20 credits)
MAED1040 - MMETT3STU Professional Studies (20 credits)
MAST6010 - Individual Project in Mathematics (30 credits)
Please refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about the structure of this programme.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Search scholarshipsPlease refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about funding for this programme.
Teaching methods are varied, with a particular emphasis on student participation and active learning. Work in school is overseen by a mentor (an experienced teacher in the school) who liaises with a link tutor from the University.
During the programme you spend a significant amount of time learning to teach in schools and other education settings, which may be both local and international. There is a range of contrasting experiences of teaching in terms of age groups, type, size and location.
For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
Please refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about Learning and Teaching methods for this programme.
Mathematics at Kent was ranked 19th for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2023.
Our graduates are qualified to work in secondary schools across the country.
The University has a friendly Careers and Employability Service, which can give you advice on how to:
You can also attend workshops, CV clinics, mock assessment centres, alumni talks and careers events organised by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.
You gain some associated school experience during your second year of study in a partnership school in Kent. In your final year, you gain more substantial experience in a number of different secondary schools. You are assigned an experienced teacher from the school as a mentor during your placements.
Our graduates develop substantial transferable skills that are valued in a range of professions.
These skills include:
You can also gain extra skills by signing up for our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.
After successful completion of your degree, Canterbury Christ Church University will recommend to the Department for Education that you should be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You also need to pass the National Skills tests in English, Mathematics and ICT
Full-time applicants (including international applicants) should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) system. If you need help or advice on your application, you should speak with your careers advisor or contact UCAS Customer Contact Centre. You can also write to UCAS at:
UCAS Customer Contact Centre, PO Box 28, Cheltenham GL52 3LZ
When you are applying for Mathematics and Secondary Education (G1X1), please apply to Canterbury Christ Church University, UCAS institution code C10, and do not use the Kent institution code (K24).
Please note that as students are taught at University of Kent in Year 1 they are not entitled to CCCU accommodation. Instead, accommodation should be sought from University of Kent.
Please refer to the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more information about how to apply for this programme.
T: +44 (0)1227 823254
E: internationalstudent@kent.ac.uk
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