BSc (Honours) in Mathematics and its Learning
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
Understand how people learn mathematics and gain insight into different teaching approaches. We designed this unique degree with those interested in teaching mathematics – or in education more generally – in mind. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematics and statistics teaching. And broaden your ideas about what it means to learn and teach these subjects. You’ll also gain a good grounding in mathematics (pure and applied) and statistics. You can focus your studies on either discipline alongside mathematics education.
Key features of the course
- Gives you an understanding of how we learn mathematics/statistics and associated different teaching approaches
- Advances your own knowledge of mathematics with an option to include statistics
- Develops your educational skills alongside problem-solving and reflective skills
- Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge
- Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BSc (Honours) Mathematics and its Learning uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- online material, including websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities
- printed material
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- using and producing diagrams and screenshots
- small amounts of practical work and other activities, such as group work with other students on some modules, writing short reports or preparing presentations
- using specialist software
- face-to-face tutorials/day schools and/or online tutorials
- continuous and end-of-module assessment in the form of short and long answer questions, and in most cases an examination
- using feedback: continuous assessment involves receiving detailed feedback on your work from your tutor and using this feedback to improve your performance
- engagement with learning and assessment within a pre-determined schedule or timetable – time management will be needed during your studies and the University will help you to develop these skills throughout your qualification.
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll normally start Stage 1 with a 30-credit introductory module followed by three further 30-credit modules in pure and applied mathematics and statistics.
- Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study 120 credits, choosing to focus on either mathematics or mathematics with statistics.
- Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit mathematics/statistics teaching modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit mathematics module.
Prepare for OU study with an Access module
We offer two starting points depending on how confident you are or how long it’s been since you last studied. Choose to dive straight in at Stage 1, or if you’d prefer some extra preparation, you can get started with an optional Access module.