Mathematics Teaching (Secondary) with QTS (Teacher Degree Apprenticeship) BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Secondary Maths is an innovative, fully funded route into secondary teaching, enabling you to earn a salary while studying for an undergraduate degree and achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is the only teacher training route that covers tuition fees while paying you a salary. Designed for aspiring secondary mathematics teachers, this employment-based apprenticeship allows you to work in a school from day one, gaining hands-on experience while learning from expert university tutors and school mentors.
Throughout the apprenticeship, 60% of the time is spent in the classroom, gaining practical experience with support from a specialist school-based mentor, while 40% is dedicated to off-the-job training at the university. If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship, or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages. Throughout the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Secondary Maths, you'll explore a rich and dynamic curriculum designed to develop both your subject knowledge, build your confidence and teaching skills.
Key highlights
- Leads to an undergraduate degree plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Fully funded: tuition fees covered while you earn a salary
- Employment-based route working in a school from day one
- 60% of time in the classroom, 40% off-the-job university training
- Supported by a specialist school-based mentor and expert university tutors
- Develops mathematics subject knowledge, confidence and teaching skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — CCC at A Level with grade C or above in A-level Mathematics, Core Mathematics, Further Mathematics or other cognate subject including Accounting, Physics, Statistics, or Chemistry. 96 UCAS tariff points from a combinatio…
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — …cognate subject including Accounting, Physics, Statistics, or Chemistry. 96 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including grade C or above in A-level Mathematics, Core Mathematics, Further Mathem…
- T-level: Distinction — Distinction in T Level in Accounting
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · …last three years; not already have an undergraduate degree; and be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of the course.
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary mathematics teacher
- Mathematics teacher (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Head of mathematics department
- Mathematics curriculum lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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