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Course summary
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
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study four 30-credit modules from the default or intensive start. Read the Entry requirements to decide which start is right for you. In Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and 60-credits from the mathematics or mathematics with statistics route. In Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit modules and choose one 30-credit module from your chosen route.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mathematics and its Applications, Institute of
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills. You have a choice of starting module depending on your current skill level. You can check you’re ready and find out which module is your best starting point by following the link to our website.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/maths/degrees/bsc-mathematics-and-its-learning-q46#entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £21816 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £20952 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7128 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6954 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £22416 | Whole course |
| International | £22416 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £22416 | Whole 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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ