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An exciting cocktail of creativity, problem-solving and logical reasoning, mathematics is an essential part of many professions and everyday life. And from the early study of astronomy to the recent creation of Facebook, mathematics has always been at the heart of life-changing discoveries. Are you ready to empower the next generation of mathematical pioneers?

Why study PGCE Mathematics (QTS) at Middlesex University?

Mathematics teachers are in great demand and this course enables you to meet the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status. Combining theory and practice, you will comprehensively investigate the structure of the mathematics curriculum, considering numbers and algebra, shape, space and measures, and handling data. You will be encouraged to provide evidence of your own development in teaching and learning.

Under the guidance of our team of experts, students become involved in designing, producing, teaching and evaluating a range of materials currently used to support Mathematics in the secondary school.

We have excellent relationships with schools in London, Essex and Hertfordshire and during your studies, you will have the opportunity to undertake teaching placements in at least two secondary schools, allowing you the chance to acquire skills in the application of new technologies in teaching and learning. Schools are carefully selected to suit each individual and expose them to a wide variety of imaginative and thought provoking learning strategies. Key experts from our partner schools will always be on hand to offer invaluable mentoring and support.

Course highlights

• You will have the opportunity to undertake an enhanced placement in a third educational setting
• Middlesex University provides links with wider educational providers to give you an experience of leading learning
• You will learn from experienced and personalised tutors who are subject specialists
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Qualifications

• We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above with at least 50% mathematics content supported by a strong A Level (or equivalent) in relevant subjects
• We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS

Further requirements

The following requirements are set out in the Initial Teacher Training Criteria 2012 document. You must have:

• GCSE grade C / grade 4 in English and maths or standard equivalent
• passed the Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tests
• been subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check

To strengthen applications it is recommended that you have obtained, or have set up to obtain, recent and relevant experience within state secondary school settings in England.

Eligibility

UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

Please note, due to restrictions placed on students with a Tier 4 visa undertaking part-time study by the UKVI, courses requiring a placement cannot be studied by International students.

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Entry onto this course requires an interview. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us.

Prior to commencing the course, you must pass Department for Education professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy. You are advised to pass them wherever possible before your interview in order to give yourself the best possible chance of success. However if you haven't passed at the time of the interview and you receive an offer it will be conditional on passing the tests by a nominated date.

The two school experiences are assessed against the professional requirements under the Teachers’ Standards:

• Professional Knowledge and Pedagogy is assessed through coursework by undertaking a small-scale research assignment
• Mathematics Education is assessed through coursework, by undertaking a Monitoring and Assessment assignment