Mathematics and its Learning (Q46)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Mathematics and statisticsEducation

About this course

Understand how people learn mathematics, gain insight into their difficulties, and find approaches to help you and others think deeply about the subject. We designed this unique degree with teachers, teaching assistants, tutors and home educators in mind. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematics and statistics. And broaden your ideas about what it means to learn and teach school-level mathematics. You’ll also be qualified to start secondary or primary mathematics teacher training.

Key features of the course

  • Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

  • Start at a point that suits your level of mathematical knowledge

  • Understand how we learn mathematics and associated teaching approaches

  • Advance your mathematics knowledge, including optional statistics

  • Develop your educational skills alongside problem-solving and reflective skills

  • Move to a different mathematics or statistics degree if your aspirations change, even after you’ve started
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics, Education