BA (Hons) Secondary Education (Maths and SEND)

Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Secondary Education (Maths and SEND)

Course Overview

This newly developed three-year course is designed for those without a degree working in schools, who aspire to become maths teachers. The course has been designed to address the shortage of good maths teachers within secondary schools, especially in key stages 3 and 4. A third of pupils fail maths GCSE nationally, and many of these are SEND students. However, certain schools achieve higher pass rates, including those with SEND pupils and those receiving free school meals, demonstrating that achieving better outcomes is possible when teachers are trained in this particular specialism.

Course Highlights

• Engage with issues in the delivery of Mathematics in Secondary Education.
• Develop a critical understanding of relevant literature.
• Understand the impact of issues such as maths anxiety and behavioural management.
• Engage with the latest thinking on Special Educational Needs.
• Become a desirable candidate within your workplace and to future employers as you appear driven with the latest scholarship and ideas.

Key Dates

• Welcome Webinar: Tuesday 17 June 2025, 4.30-5.30pm (online)
• Induction Webinar: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 4.30-6pm (online)
• Course start date: Monday 23 June 2025
• Course end date: July 2028

Course Breakdown

Throughout this course, you will complete eleven modules, enabling you to develop your understanding of Secondary Education, contemporary Mathematics in schools, as well as the importance of SEND knowledge.

Year 1

Year one will provide a solid foundation of knowledge introducing you to important topics in Education, a knowledge of what is happening in Secondary education as well as starting your studies focusing on Maths and SEND topics.

Year 2

Building upon Year 1, Year two develops your knowledge of the key areas of both Maths across the Secondary years and SEND provision. Your focus will includes topics such as Child Development, Classroom Culture and Managing Behaviour.

Year 3

In the final year key concepts are studied in depth, culminating in the Enquiry Module. You will also have an opportunity to add depth to your study both with additional units on Educational matters, Maths and SEND.

Teaching and Assessment

This is a three-year course, starting in June, involving 10+ hours of work every week, meaning that you must dedicate time to studying around your existing workload.

Teaching Methods

You will have access to a range of learning materials, written by academics and leading Maths and SEND specialists, to work through. You will complete three assessments per module. A learning platform will provide you with a wide selection of resources to develop your understanding of the course, as well as informal activities to enable you to check your understanding. You will also be supported with developing your Mathematical knowledge.

Assessment Methods

You will study four modules per year, using the online learning platform. You will also complete formal assessments for each module, and will be supported through this process, both in terms of content and techniques. The assignments will be based on your study and require you to link the reading to your in-school observations and experiences. In parallel to the assignments, we will assess your Mathematical knowledge to ensure you are up to date in the latest Secondary expectations.

After Your Course

Upon completion of your degree, you can put what you have studied and learnt into practice.

Career Opportunities

• Become an asset to any Secondary School
• Confidently deliver Mathematical subject knowledge
• Develop your SEND knowledge further still to specialise in this area.

Career Skills

• Independence
• Perseverance
• Resilience
• Commitment

Entry Requirements

• You must be in employment in a Secondary School. Your school will need to write a letter supporting your application.
• You cannot have a university degree already.
• Two A-levels, or other level 3 courses worth 32 UCAS points, or equivalents, including a Foundation Degree (overseas qualifications must be checked through UK ENIC to show they are the same standard as British A-levels).
• GCSE maths minimum grade 6/B.
• Complete a successful interview with a member of the Faculty of Education.
• It is not a requirement for the BA but to apply for a place on a QTS course you must have a pass in GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) or an equivalent.
• Overseas applicants must have a good standard of written English and have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or have completed some of their education in English.

Course Fees

The fees for this course are:

• Jun 2025 Full-time (3 Years) BA in Edu. Secondary Maths & SEND
  • UK: £6,000 (1st Year), £18,000 (Total cost)
  • INT: £6,000 (1st Year), £18,000 (Total cost)

The University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.

Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.

A non-refundable registration fee of £300 is also payable.