Mathematics - Keele University
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Mathematics

Education at Keele University is part of the School of Public Policy and Professional Practice and has a long and successful track record of providing Initial Teacher Education Courses, which involve strong partnerships between the University, Schools and Colleges. The School has an excellent reputation for research and consultancy and many staff are involved in work on a local, regional, national and international level and is one of a small number of Initial Teacher Education Providers who have been identified by the Training and Development Agency for Schools to offer 12-month (36-week) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses.

The Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course in Mathematics will commence in September of the academic year and run through to July. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will then move on to their chosen course of Initial Teacher Education (PGCE, SCITT or Graduate Teacher Programme).

The Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course in Mathematics is designed to meet individual needs and we therefore consider a range of profiles:

  • You can be a graduate from any subject discipline (preferably with some mathematics components but not necessary) and a Mathematics A Level.
  • You will also be required to have Mathematics and English Language GCSE or equivalent.
  • It is a normal expectation that candidates will have A Level Mathematics or an equivalent level qualification with appropriate mathematical content.
  • We are very happy to consider candidates with professional qualifications of graduate equivalence status and we encourage applications from such people.
  • We recognise that a number of people have non-traditional degrees and/or other qualifications and/ or experiences. We would encourage them to make contact with relevant staff at the University to seek specific help and guidance.

The University offers GCSE equivalence tests in English Language and Mathematics for those successful applicants for Subject Knowledge Enhancement and PGCE Courses at Keele University.

It is a requirement that, to be accepted onto the Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course, an applicant must have been offered a place on a course of Initial Teacher Education and Training. This may be:

  • On the PGCE at Keele University
  • On a PGCE at another institution
  • A Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) with a training provider
  • A School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme at another institution

In considering an applicant for the Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course, Keele University will use its PGCE selection criteria as part of the process. This will enable us to make a conditional offer of a place on the PGCE at Keele University.