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Mathematics and Actuarial Science at UEA
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Find out moreBSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- G11X
- Entry Requirements
- BBB (specific subjects apply)
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024-25Course Overview
Why BSc Mathematics with Education at UEA?
Passionate about mathematics and inspiring others? BSc Mathematics with Education combines subject expertise with the skills to inspire the next generation.
Why choose UEA
- Research-led teaching: Learn from active researchers and lecturers who are experts in their field
- Personalised support: Benefit from small class sizes and individual support
- Education placement: Gain hands-on experience to set you apart from other maths graduates
What is BSc Mathematics with Education?
This distinctive degree blends rigorous mathematics with educational theory, pedagogy and practice. You’ll study core mathematics alongside modules exploring how people learn and how teaching works. You’ll discover how mathematical understanding develops in real classrooms.
A dedicated experience in your third year will give you invaluable opportunities in an educational and digital community setting, allowing you to put theory into practice and gain real insight into teaching as a career.
You can tailor your studies through optional modules across mathematics, education and related subjects. You’ll be taught by enthusiastic lecturers who are active researchers at the forefront of their fields. With a high staff-to-student ratio, you’ll receive personalised support throughout your degree.
You’ll graduate with a confident, in-depth understanding of both mathematics and education.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a degree in BSc Mathematics with Education, you could launch a career as a:
- Primary School Teacher: Nurture and inspire younger children to develop and achieve their full potential
- Secondary School Teacher: Use your mathematical skills to educate and inspire the next generation of mathematicians and scientists FE College
- Lecturer: Help educate young people and inspire them with your passion for mathematics
- Mathematical Modeller: Use mathematics to describe and predict the behaviour of real-world systems, from industrial processes to the spread of infectious diseases
- Financial Analyst: Assess the financial state of projects and businesses, analyse the risks and opportunities to keep things on track
Career Support
This degree goes beyond mathematics and education theory. You’ll gain practical experience and transferable skills for your future career. We work closely with the University’s Careers Service to support you throughout your studies. Employability is built into many modules, helping you prepare for the workplace. You’ll develop teamwork and communication skills through group work and varied assessment methods.
For more information, check out mathematics careers and employability.
After the Course
After graduating, you’ll be well prepared for a career in mathematics teaching. You can progress to a PGCE or join programmes such as Teach First. Your degree also opens doors beyond teaching. You can explore careers in finance, data analysis, research or industry. With its versatility, a mathematics degree gives you the flexibility to shape your future your way.
Study and Modules
Structure
The first year focuses on building solid foundations in mathematics and the study of education. You’ll expand your existing knowledge in calculus and other topics you may have covered in A-Level Maths, such as mechanics and probability. Engaging with key educational perspectives and contemporary issues, you’ll be introduced to the study of Education and key academic study and research skills.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
As you progress into your second year, you’ll continue to learn essential mathematical and educational principles through compulsory modules, while also having a choice of optional modules to complete your credits for the year. Options include topics from mathematics, education, computing and data science.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In the final year of your degree, you’ll explore professional development and community practice, applying the educational theory and perspectives you’ve studied in the first and second years through an education-focused experience and professional insight. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering mathematics, education, and related subjects.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 80)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You’ll learn through interactive lectures, supported by online notes and recordings. Regular problem sheets help you test your understanding and apply new techniques.
Workshops offer hands-on support, with worked examples and individual guidance. Some modules also include computer labs and group work.
You’ll have access to weekly office hours with your lecturers. These sessions give you time to ask questions and explore topics in more depth.
At the start of your degree, weekly tutorials support your transition to university study. You’ll discuss problems in small groups and get to know your lecturers and peers.
In your first year, you’ll have around 15 timetabled hours each week. This reduces to around 10 hours in your final year as you become more independent.
Alongside your final-year modules, you’ll complete at least 100 hours in an educational placement. This lets you apply your learning in a real setting and bring your experience back to your studies.
Assessment
Assessment methods vary by module but usually involve a mix of coursework and written examinations. We use a range of assessment methods for coursework, including traditional problem sheets, written project reports, presentations, programming assignments, portfolios, group work and oral assessments.
Written coursework is returned to you with individual feedback and lecturers are available to discuss things further and provide extra feedback in their office hours.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB including grade B in Mathematics.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM plus grade B in A level Mathematics.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM plus grade B in A level Mathematics.
Diploma: DD plus grade B in A level Mathematics.
Extended Certificate: D plus grade BB at A level including Mathematics grade B.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics at Merit.
Interview required.T levels
Not accepted
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-mathematics-with-a-foundation-year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2 including Mathematics and 3 subjects at H3.
Scottish Highers
AABBB. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers Grade A in Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC including grade B in Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
BBB including grade B in Mathematics.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £24,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
You’ll need to cover travel costs for your third-year teaching placement. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will also be required, which you’ll need to pay for.
There are no other additional course fees for our mathematics degrees. You can access textbooks through the Library, so there’s no need to buy your own. A laptop or tablet may be helpful, but campus facilities provide everything you need.
Check out additional course fees for general information about course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: