University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Mathematics Education with QTS Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Turn your passion for maths into a rewarding teaching career by studying the BSc (Hons) Mathematics Education with QTS course. This is a fast-track, three-year degree that qualifies you to teach maths in secondary schools or colleges. Whether you're coming straight from studying maths or changing careers, this course supports your development of both subject knowledge and teaching expertise.

You’ll build a deep understanding of school-level mathematics and how to teach it effectively, while exploring the challenges young people face in learning the subject. With at least 120 days spent on placement in schools and colleges, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience to prepare you for the classroom. This degree awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), so upon successful completion, you’ll be fully qualified to teach in any state-maintained school in England.

With a national shortage of maths teachers, your skills will be in high demand – and most graduates go into teaching roles after they

Key highlights

  • Awards Qualified Teacher Status for state-maintained schools in England
  • Fast-track three-year route to teaching maths in secondary schools or colleges
  • At least 120 days on placement in schools and colleges
  • Develops both school-level mathematics knowledge and teaching expertise
  • Explores the challenges young people face in learning maths
  • Suitable for recent maths students and career changers

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school mathematics teacher
  • Further education mathematics lecturer
  • Sixth form college mathematics teacher
  • Head of mathematics department

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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