Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

Course summary

Secondary education covers a crucial period in pupils’ development. They learn about themselves and the world around them, gaining knowledge and skills that set them up for their adult lives. The role of a secondary teacher is to develop specialised subject knowledge, and to support the intellectual and personal development of their pupils. With a significant demand for new secondary teachers, you can be certain that you’ll make a positive impact on society. This three-year course will deepen your knowledge of maths and how to teach the subject, fast-tracking you to beginning your career as a secondary teacher. Studying at NTU, you’ll develop your own knowledge of maths and a holistic and inclusive approach to teaching. You’ll be taught by maths experts and by former secondary teachers with an enthusiasm for their subject. Plus, you’ll spend plenty of time in the classroom, putting what you’ve learned into practice. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your passion for maths and for professional teaching practice.   You’ll graduate ready to start your career as a confident and effective teacher with the skills, knowledge and experience required in the modern classroom. You’ll be committed to shaping the lives of all our young people – sharing your passion for maths and inspiring theirs. Why study Mathematics with Secondary Education at NTU?

  • Our three-year degree programme fast-tracks you to a career in teaching with recommendation to the Department for Education for Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Placement opportunities are in a variety of educational settings through our extensive partnerships with local schools, colleges and organisations.
  • You’ll be taught by former secondary teachers with a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching.
  • You‘ll develop your subject knowledge and understanding of maths.
Course accreditation We are accredited by the UK Government's Department for Education as a provider of initial teacher-training courses. Successful completion of the course leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to commence a career in teaching as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and then complete your induction period. 

Modules

In Year One, you will study: Mathematical Methods (20 credit points); Introduction to Numerical Methods (20 credit points); Data Analysis (20 credit points); Introduction to Abstract Algebra (20 credit points); Vector Algebra and Calculus (20 credit points); and Investigations in Analysis (20 credit points). In Year Two, you will study a number of Mathematics modules, as well as a year long education module which includes a work-based placement. Core modules include: Differential Equations & Modelling (20 credit points); Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations (20 credit points); Probability and Statistical Inference (20 credit points); Linear Algebra and its Applications (20 credit points); Advanced Calculus (20 credit points); and Learning Mathematics: Pedagogy, Progression and Practice (20 credit points). In the final year of your study, you focus on you developing an in-depth knowledge of the pedagogical skills, assessment requirements and self-reflection required to be a successful Early Career Teacher: Learning to be a teacher; Learning to teach; Learning to teach a subject 1; and Learning to teach a subject 2.

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

Application codes

Course code:
G105
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Campus code:
2

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2024 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS