TAM 2016-17 at The University of Warwick
Applicants must complete a UOW online application.
1. What are the entry criteria for the ‘TAM with Masters’ course at your University?
Standard UOW admission requirements for taught postgraduate programmes apply: applicants
need to hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or other recognised degree-awarding
body, or a qualification on an equivalent level. In addition, applicants must have current or
recent relevant practice experience and/or be in a role relevant to the area for which they have
applied. Applicants must have the opportunity to teach A-Level Mathematics to complete the
TAM Course.
2. What is the address of the building where study days will take place? What is the best
way to get there?
The study days will take place at The Centre for Professional Education at the University of
Warwick Campus. It is within easy access to a mainline railway station. Full location and
transport details can be found here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cpe/about/maps/
The full address is: Centre for Professional Education, Avon Building, Kirby Corner Road
Westwood Campus, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 8EE. Car parking is available in car
park 14, directly outside the Avon Building.
3. What are the dates and times of the study days?
All study days will take place from 1000-1600.
Day 0
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Thu
Tue
Fri
Sat
Wed
Thu
Thu
Fri
Sat
14/7
20/9
2/12
3/12
15/3
16/3
22/6
23/6
24/6
4. I live too far from the University to visit at times other than the 8 study days. What
support will be available to me between study days?
The course tutors provide continuous support (face to face and online) throughout the course.
Your tutor will also provide additional support as you complete your assignments. Students also
have access to the academic support services available to all students at Warwick.
5. What assignments will I need to submit to the University to obtain Masters credits?
When are the assignment deadlines?
The PG Certificate in Teaching Advanced Mathematics consists of 60 credits. The assessment
of the first module, Advanced Level Mathematics Pedagogy, is comprised of two essays and
successful completion of the MEI portfolio. The first essay is due on 12/1/2017 and the second
on 27/4/17. The second module, Advanced Level Classroom Based Enquiry, is comprised of
one essay in which you research an aspect of teaching and learning advanced level
mathematics. This essay is due on 24/8/17. You will receive detailed formative feedback on
your essays to help guide your future writing.
6. I already have Masters’ credits from previous study (e.g. my PGCE at yours or another
University). Can I add the 60 TAM Masters’ credits to these?
The PG Certificate in Teaching Advanced Mathematics award is made up of 60 taught credits.
There is the option to add eligible credits towards progression to a Masters’ award subject to the
rules relevant to that qualification.
For example, progression to the MA in Professional Education could be made up of the
following elements:
 60 credits from the PG Certificate in Teaching Advanced Mathematics.
 60 credits could be from prior certificated learning (e.g. your PCGE if completed within
the last five years) or experiential learning (APEL).
 60 credits from the Dissertation unit.
7. Does successful completion of the ‘TAM with Masters’ course ensure I can progress to a
full Masters’ degree at your university?
Yes, subject to successful application. Tutors will be happy to discuss progression routes with
you.
8. TAM will be my first 60 Masters credits. How much would I need to pay to study for
additional modules at your University? And what modules are available to choose from?
The Centre for Professional Education believe that the best teacher Continuing Professional
Development and Learning is on-going and sustained input in the form of a Masters, and as
such have developed an MA tailored to individual teacher and school needs. The programme
that CPE have developed can be across three years (or less) depending on how much
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) applies to teachers in schools. Staff that have a PGCE
within the last 5 years already have 60 credits, as do staff who have done the PG Cert in SEN.
Other staff may have APL for NPQ (ML/ SL/ H) courses. The cost of the masters will vary
according to the amount of credits already gained and/or APL. For more information please
contact the MA Course Leader, Deborah Outhwaite on D.Outhwaite@warwick.ac.uk.
9. Are these 60 TAM Masters credits a qualification in their own right?
Yes, successful completion of the 60 credits will confer a PG Certificate in Teaching Advanced
Mathematics award.
10. What is the process and criteria for offering places if the TAM course at your University
is oversubscribed?
It is unlikely we will be oversubscribed.
11. If I have queries about the TAM course at your University, what are the contact details of
the person I should ask?
For information about the TAM course, please contact Andrea Pitt: Andrea.Pitt@warwick.ac.uk
For information about the MA in Professional Education, please contact Deborah Outhwaite:
D.Outhwaite@warwick.ac.uk
12. Link to relevant university webpage.
This award is provided by the Centre for Professional Education:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cpe