Education Studies with Mathematics BA (Hons)

About the course

Programme aims

• Develop students' knowledge and understanding of areas of fundamental importance to mathematics and its applications;
• Apply their knowledge and understanding of areas of mathematics and its applications to the solution of problems
• enable students to think logically and critically and to use creativity and mathematical approaches in practical problem solving activities

Why choose this course?

The Programme is offered full-time (3 years) and part-time (normally 6 years) and in all cases leads to the award of a BA degree with Honours. Students completing the programme of modules detailed in the Programme Specification will gain a BA (Hons) in Education Studies with Mathematics.

Study routes

• Full Time, 3 Years
• Full Time,

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Careers

On graduation a number of different pathways will be open to you. You may choose to work in the field of education administration and management in the local authority sector, or in other public sector organisation such as the police, health work or the prison service, or in a similar role in the private sector. You may decide to continue your studies with a Master's degree. Alternatively, if you decide that you want to move into a career in primary school teaching, you could consider a PGCE qualification following your degree, and enter teaching with the advantage of a strong theoretical background.

Structure

Year 1

Core Modules

• Mathematical Techniques 1 (L1)

  On entry students will have different mathematical knowledge and this module has been designed to standardise their mathematical knowledge. The module will initially review core areas of A-Level Mathematics which will be extended to improve students' knowledge. You will learn the standard mathematical techniques in calculus, matrices and vectors.

• Personal and Professional Development

  This module will enable students to explore and expand their understanding of the range of ways in which people learn and to reflect on their own learning in order to develop effective approaches to their study. Students will consider academic and study skills and develop an action plan for personal development. The module will encourage students to identify strengths and areas for development and to consider how their learning might further their own professional development. Students will develop their occupational awareness to enable them to compete more effectively in the employment market. They will enhance their own employability through researching possible career options and constructing an effective CV.

• Philosophies that Shape Education

  Students will be introduced to the nature of philosophical inquiry and to the philosophy of education. They will explore the work of some key educational theorists. Students will analyse the arguments in some key educational ideologies and explore the assumptions on which these are based. This module will enable students to make links between theory, policy and practice and to reflect on the nature of their own educational experiences in the light of this.

Optional

• Contemporary Ideas in Education

  This module will enable students to investigate current educational policies. Students will begin to consider the impact of educational policies on education by tracking educational policies from inception to implementation. Alongside this study, students will begin to understand the relationship between current educational need and the changing role of the teacher. Finally, the learning opportunities presented on this module will enable students to consider the impact of the above factors on children and young people.

• Education: Perspectives over Time

  This module is designed to introduce students to the history of education, from approximately the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day. It will focus on the development of educational provision through the examination of key educational events, acts and reports, for example, Forster s Education Act and the Hadow Reports. It will also investigate the influence and impact of political, social and economic events of the time, for example, the influence of industrialisation, religion, social class and welfare, in shaping educational change. Links will be explored relating present day educational thinking and provision to education in the past.

Year 2

Core Modules

• Differential Equations

  This module employs a variety of mathematical methods and techniques to explore, describe and predict the behaviour of scientific, industrial and engineering phenomena. The subject appeals to individuals interested in applying their mathematical interests and skills to real-word problems. In this module, we will focus on ordinary differential equations. The emphasis is on the development of methods important in applications. Topics include:- Theory and applications of first, second and higher order differential equations, The Laplace transform methods, Systems of linear differential equations.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in the Workplace

  This module is intended to enable students to learn about inclusion, diversity and equality in educational and non-educational settings. It will consider guidance, legislation and policies and current issues in relation to inclusion, diversity and equality and enable participants to make links between policy and practice. Participants will reflect upon their workplace experience and develop and awareness of how to promote inclusion, diversity and equality in relation to for example vulnerable groups and protected characteristics. It will enhance participants’ understanding of discrimination in the workplace.

• Mathematical Techniques 2

  You will learn how to integrate functions of two and three variables along plane and space curves and how to evaluate multiple integrals of such functions. You will learn about gradient, divergence and curl. You will be able to obtain Fourier series expansions of simple functions and perform calculations involving functions of a complex variable.

• Methods of Educational Research

  This module enables students to have an overview of research methodologies commonly used in educational settings and gives them knowledge and understanding of the key principles of observing, interviewing, text analysis and using simple questionnaires. Students will be expected to use both methodological literature and literature on a chosen topic to inform their research. Students will design and evaluate a pilot study of one data collection instrument. This module is designed to feed into the level 3 research modules.

Optional

• Education: International Perspectives

  This module uses the study of national and international educational contexts to allow students to further examine key educational concepts. The module develops cross-cultural comparative understandings of different educational systems and provision. Through the study of global issues in education, an understanding of global citizenship will be developed.

Fees & funding

Fees 2013

UK/EU Students

Full time: £8,000 for the 2013 academic year

International Students

Full time: £9,500 for the 2013 academic year

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Scholarships

• National Scholarship Programme

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Other financial support

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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