BSc Mathematics Education

3 Years On Campus Joint-bachelors Program

Aberystwyth University

Program Overview

This three-year joint honours degree combines the core discipline of Mathematics with key elements of Education — giving you deep skills in algebra, calculus, statistics and mathematical reasoning, along with understanding how children learn, how educational systems work and how teaching is shaped by policy and developmental theory. It’s suited for students who enjoy mathematics and also have a passion for working in education or who may wish to pursue teacher training in future.

Curriculum structure:
Year 1: In the first year you’ll cover foundational mathematics modules such as Algebra (MA10510), Calculus (MP10610), Mathematical Analysis (MA11110) alongside education-modules like Children’s Development and Learning (ED14520). This creates a solid basis in both fields.
Year 2: In year two you’ll move into more advanced mathematics with modules like Complex Analysis (MA21510), Linear Algebra (MA21410) and so on, while on the education side you can explore modules such as Discourses, Language and Education (ED22420), Safeguarding and Professional Practice (ED24320). This builds both your analytic depth and your understanding of educational contexts.
Year 3: In the final year you’ll have more flexibility to specialise — mathematically you’ll choose from a range of elective modules, and for education you might take Children’s Rights (ED30620), Special Educational Needs (ED30420) or conduct a major dissertation-style study. You’ll pull together your skills in both fields and prepare for your next steps.

Focus areas:
“Advanced mathematical theory and statistical methods; childhood development and pedagogy; educational policy, inclusive learning and classroom practice.”

Learning outcomes:
“You will graduate able to apply rigorous mathematical reasoning and analytical techniques, understand how learners develop and how educational systems operate, communicate complex ideas clearly, and be ready to work in educational, analytical or combined roles.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
While this dual degree doesn’t by itself confer Qualified Teacher Status, it is designed so that graduates are well-prepared to apply for PGCE teacher training at either primary or secondary level. Also, the mathematics side gives you strong credentials for roles in mathematics, analytics or further study.

Reputation (employability rankings):
The mathematics department at Aberystwyth has a long history (teaching mathematics at the university since 1872) and prides itself on strong teaching and research. And the joint programme is clearly positioned to give you broad and transferable skills—mathematical, educational and professional—that employers value.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The BSc Mathematics / Education (GX15) at Aberystwyth University you’re looking at a programme that offers practical, hands-on experience from day one. You’ll build tangible teaching- and learning-related skills alongside rigorous mathematical study—equipping you both for roles in education (e.g., teacher training) and mathematics-rich fields. You’ll work in the university’s long-standing Department of Mathematics and the School of Education, engage in group-based work, develop your subject knowledge as well as pedagogy, and benefit from employability support.

Here’s how your practical experience will be structured:

A combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and group-based project work designed to help you explore both mathematics and education in action.
You’ll work across two departments—Mathematics and Education—so you’ll be exposed to both the subject-specific content (e.g., algebra, calculus, real analysis) and professional practice in education (e.g., children’s development and learning) right from Year 1.
The programme emphasises skills such as teamwork, communication, time- and work-management, and personal-tutoring support—so you’ll not just study theory, you’ll apply it via collaborative tasks and structured reflection.
Employability is embedded: there is a dedicated Academic Employability Coordinator in the School of Education, who helps you access voluntary work, paid employment and employer-exposure events.
You’ll complete assessments that go beyond exams—expect essays, reports, presentations, practical exercises, and multi-task projects rather than purely exam-based evaluation.
From the Mathematics side, you’ll draw on the department’s strong reputation (taught in friendly, small-group tutorials and practicals) and benefit from resources such as the main university library and the Mathematics Department’s dedicated facilities.
Because the programme is dual focus (mathematics + education), you’ll be directly eligible to apply for a PGCE teacher-training course at primary or secondary level if you wish.

Progression & Future Opportunities

With this degree, you’ll be well positioned for roles that combine strong mathematical skills with educational or developmental environments — for example: Secondary School Maths Teacher, Learning Data Analyst in Education & Training, Educational Resource Developer with a focus on numeracy, Curriculum Designer for maths programmes in schools. The dual focus on mathematics and education gives you a powerful combination of rigorous subject knowledge plus pedagogical/learning‐development skills.

Here are some key details:

University services: The Mathematics Department at Aberystwyth has small‐group teaching and strong staff engagement, ensuring you build deep technical skills. The School of Education works alongside it for the educational/learner‐development components which means you’ll have access to support for both mathematics and education, including tutors and a personal tutor system.
Employment data & salary figures: Although specific salary figures for this exact joint degree aren’t publicly broken out, the mathematics‐related programmes at Aberystwyth emphasise that graduates move into teaching, industry, data/analysis and finance. Employers value mathematicians who can communicate and teach — this combination boosts your employability.
University–industry partnerships / practical links: The degree includes modules in “Children’s Development and Learning” as well as advanced mathematics modules (e.g., real analysis, abstract algebra) which suggests a practical link between understanding learners and working with data/analytics in education. While no single large industry partner is named, the curriculum emphasises “a gateway to careers … from finance to administration as well as in education.”
Long-term accreditation value: The mathematics side of the university is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) for the Mathematics with Education variant, which strengthens the mathematical credibility of the degree. This means the qualification is respected both in educational settings and in sectors that require strong quantitative skills.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates of this kind of joint programme at Aberystwyth have found employment in sectors including teaching & education (including special educational needs), social care, community education, banking, insurance, investment analysis and IT. More specifically, because the programme combines mathematics plus education, you’ll have the transferable skills of research & data analysis, mathematical modelling, teaching/learning theory, communication, and teamwork.

Further Academic Progression:
After this BSc you have a number of strong pathways open: you could progress into a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) if you want to become a qualified secondary-school maths teacher in the UK. Alternatively you could move into a MSc in Mathematics Education, or a MSc in Applied Mathematics / Data Science if you prefer the mathematics/analytics side. If you’re interested in policy or leadership in education, a MA/MSc in Education Leadership or Curriculum Design would also be very relevant.