Program Overview

Overview of the Mathematics Teaching (Secondary) with QTS (Teacher Degree Apprenticeship) BA(Hons) Program

The Mathematics Teaching (Secondary) with QTS (Teacher Degree Apprenticeship) BA(Hons) program is an innovative, fully funded route into secondary teaching. This employment-based apprenticeship allows students to work in a school from day one, gaining hands-on experience while learning from expert university tutors and school mentors.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: 22 September 2025
• Entry Requirements:
  • A Level - CCC with grade C or above in A-level Mathematics, Core Mathematics, Further Mathematics, or other cognate subjects
  • 96 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
  • Distinction in T Level in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Process, and Control; or Maintenance, Installation, and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 or above
• Apprenticeship Requirements:
  • Must have been a resident of England for at least the last three years
  • Must not already have an undergraduate degree
  • Must be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of the course
• Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL): Applicants without a Grade C or above in A-Level Mathematics may be eligible to undertake the course through APEL, provided they have relevant work experience and Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 96+ UCAS Tariff Points

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Designing Learning and Assessment for Secondary Mathematics
  • Developing Core Mathematical Knowledge at Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Demonstrating Practice Based Skills 1
  • Contemporary Theories and Models of Mathematical Learning
  • Inclusivity in Mathematics Teaching Practice
• Year 2:
  • Advanced Mathematical Knowledge at Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Curriculum Planning and Progression in Mathematics
  • Demonstrating Practice Based Skills 2
• Year 3:
  • Research Methods for Education
  • Professional Development in the Mathematics Subject Specialism
  • Practitioner-Research in Secondary Mathematics Education: Work Based Research Project
• Final Year:
  • Demonstrating Practice Based Skills 3
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Global Professional Award

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching Activities: Guided teaching sessions and independent study, with flexible learning opportunities to manage time effectively
• Assessment Methods: Practical, work-based methods such as lesson observations, lesson planning, and reflective practice

Placements

• School Placement: 60% of time spent in a school setting, with 40% in off-the-job training at the University of Huddersfield
• Third-Year Placement: Apprentices will undertake a placement at a different institution, arranged by the University and partner schools

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees: Covered by the employer and the government through the Levy
• Student Loan: Not available for apprentices, as they are paid employees

University Information

• Ofsted Outstanding Rating: Awarded for apprenticeship provision
• Apprenticeship Qualification Achievement Rate (QAR): 87.6% in 2023/24, the highest among Higher Education Institutions in England
• Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold Rating: Awarded in all three aspects of the TEF 2023
• Global Professional Award (GPA): Offered alongside the degree to develop valuable qualities and experiences for career success

Research Excellence

• World-Leading Research: The University of Huddersfield is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power
• REF2021: Three-quarters of the University's research is world-leading and internationally excellent

Student Support

• Support Networks and Services: Available to help students get ahead in their studies and social life
• Accessibility Statement: The University is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for all students

Important Information

• Changes to Courses: The University may make changes to courses due to circumstances beyond its control or to improve the course
• Student Protection Plan: In place to ensure students are protected in the event of a course being discontinued or suspended