This degree scheme consists of two-thirds Education and one-third Mathematics. In your three years at Aberystwyth, you will study a broad spectrum of education topics, including sociological, psychological and education aspects of the subject; along with that will come exposure to the mathematical language that underpins so much of the modern world, from science, technology and engineering, to finance and commerce. This course is perfect for aspiring teachers, tutors and lecturers with a particular interest in Mathematics. On successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for post-graduate teacher training (PGCE) at Primary level. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.
Student Satisfaction and Employability Results
2nd in the UK for overall satisfaction for the subject of Literature in Education (NSS 2021)
92% overall satisfaction for the Department of Mathematics (NSS 2021)
Overview
Why study Education with Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
Education with Mathematics will help you engage with the latest theories surrounding the modern classroom, with the added specialism of mathematics.
You will be pushed to improve your legislative knowledge.
Discover more about a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collection and calculation.
A gateway to careers in a variety of sectors from finance to administration as well as in education.
Our Staff
Undergraduate lecturers in the School of Education are either qualified to PhD standard or are experienced practitioners in their field. All teaching staff currently possess, or are working towards, a recognised teaching qualification.
All lecturers in the
Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active.
The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are
required to complete the PGCTHE. The department also employs a number of part
time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student
demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Employability
Our graduates have been successful in the fields of:
Humanitarian Organisations
Teaching and Education (including SEN)
Social Care
Nursing
Speech therapy
Social work
Community Education Officer
Banking
Insurance
Investment analysis
Information Technology.
On completion of this degree you will have gained skills in the following:
research and data analysis skills
enhanced mathematical and computational skills
effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
a thorough grounding in information technology skills
the ability to work independently
time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadline
the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
self-motivation and self-reliance
team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.
Academic Employability Coordinator
From Year One developing your employability is our priority and to ensure we offer the right services we have a dedicated academic employability coordinator who liaises with our link careers adviser to tailor a package of careers education, employer exposure and individual departmental based support. This person liaises with the careers service and external organisations to make links and connections, which are fed through to students on a regular basis. These include opportunities for voluntary work and paid employment both during and after your studies. Departmentally you will have the opportunity to get involved in our annual student employability conference alongside opportunities in being a part of our International conference that is an acclaimed innovation within the School of Education here at AU. Involvement offers worldwide insight in to new approaches in education and development and a chance to professionally network in your sector. Our student mentoring scheme provides opportunities to both receive peer support but to also develop mentoring and coaching skills while supporting fellow students. This scheme is recognised by the University for its high skills value, and those who engage as mentors receive recognition on their graduate transcript.
What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying?
Click here to find out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.
Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.
Learning & Teaching
What will I learn?
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three-year programme.
In the first year you may discover:
Policies and Issues in Education
Child Development
Young Children Learning
Algebra and calculus
Geometry and differential equations
Probability and statistics
Mathematical analysis.
In the second and third years you may explore:
The psychology of learning and thinking
Critically reflect and evaluate learning and skills
Analysis and differential equations
Abstract and linear algebra
Statistical modeling
Hydrodynamics.
How will I be taught?
Our degree is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, interactive tutorials and workshops. All lectures are recorded so that you can listen to it again in the comfort of your room.
Most modules are assessed through exams and essays, but projects, bibliographic exercises, reflective diaries, posters, and presentations may also be utilised.
Student Views
I simply love my course because the topics we discuss are interesting and relevant to the world of childhood. The lecturers are very passionate about the subject which is also reflected in the varied ways of which we are assessed - we even had the opportunity to design our own game! Much more hands-on and realistic when working with children than a dry exam! Overall, my confidence in a variety of topics and my abilities have been strengthened which is always a good thing in any career. I would definitely recommend the course and Aberystwyth University to anyone who is interested in working with children and I can assure that you are given great support by staff in any kind of academic situation!
