
Overview
Grounded in the learning of our acclaimed PGCE General Primary, this Mathematics pathway allows you to hone your pedagogy to lead and teach Maths in a primary school setting. This unique course pathway gives you the opportunity to raise children's achievements in maths and support them to get the best out of their learning.You’ll learn through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, working within the National Curriculum framework. You'll explore the concepts and key themes of Mathematics and Primary General, confidently devising and delivering engaging lessons to children aged 5-11 years old.Over half the course will be spent working with children on assessed placement, with school-based enrichment activities alongside your university-based study. You'll take three placements across a variety of schools and settings, building a wealth of experience to help advance your future career.
Your Career with a PGCE Teaching Qualification
This PGCE General Primary with QTS – Mathematics Specialism at University of Cumbria can lead to a fulfilling career as a primary Maths teacher. Nine out of 10 of our graduates go into a professional teaching career or further education within six months of graduating.
As this is a PGCE, it also includes some work at masters level, leading to 60 credits that can count towards an MA in Education.
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Courses included
Building Professional Understanding
Enhancing Professional Practice
Being a Teacher
Learning Teaching and Subject Knowledge
Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
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Beginning Professional Practice (placement module)
Developing Professional Practice (placement module)
Extending Professional Practice (placement module)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a first degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2 honours.
- Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 or above to include English Language, Mathematics and Science (including biology, chemistry or physics).
- A satisfactory academic (university) reference AND a satisfactory professional reference if more than three years since academic study.
- All candidates must demonstrate professional suitability through interview and must obtain medical and enhanced DBS clearance according to established university procedures.
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International
13250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lancaster
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Funding
- Automatic tuition fee discount applied for all EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, currently resident in Europe, who will be commencing their studies in 2022/23. The scholarship will reduce the level of tuition fees that are payable from the Overseas tuition rate to the Home / UK tuition fee . If the course is of more than one year's duration the scholarship will be applied each year for the duration of the degree programme.
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Scholarships Information
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