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Mathematics Education MA

This masters degree will:

  • develop your understanding of a range of areas of research and practice in the teaching and learning of mathematics
  • give you some opportunity to engage further with mathematics that is relevant to your phase of teaching, with the main focus on mathematics education rather than mathematics itself.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

  • consider developments in: information technology; assessment, change and development in the curriculum; sociological, psychological and linguistic issues; gender and mathematics; and vocational mathematics
  • work with tutors who are at the forefront of mathematics education research and who are directly involved in some of these developments.

Who is this programme for?

Teachers in primary, secondary and further education who are interested in mathematics education, and others with a strong background in both mathematics and education.

Entry requirements

A good first degree, usually in mathematics or in education, with relevant experience.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation.

Attendance

Mixed mode, including face-to-face evening sessions, whole-day sessions during school holidays or on Saturdays, and online learning.

 

Core modules

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