LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
PRIMARY MATHEMATICS
SPECIALIST TEACHING
(MAST) PG Cert /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/leadman
Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching (MaST)
PG Cert /
This programme enables students to improve their
mathematics teaching at primary level, take a lead
in their school in mathematics education, gain a
deep knowledge of mathematics from Foundation
Stage up to Key Stage 3, assess children’s
learning, and gain ‘M’ level credits to put towards a
Master’s degree.
Degree structure Mode: Part-time: 2 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 90 credits. The programme
consists of three core modules (90 credits).
CORE MODULES
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Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching: Mathematics and Pedagogy
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Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching: Theory into Practice
Degree summary //
Primary Mathematics Specialist Teaching: Whole School Issues
This programme aims to develop students’ knowledge and methods of
teaching and learning mathematics. It will prepare participants to play a
leading role in supporting their colleagues in developing their
mathematics teaching. The programme covers topics such as algebra,
geometry, fractions, early counting, and working with colleagues.
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The Department of Learning and Leadership at UCL Institute of
Education has developed an internationally recognised reputation for
early childhood and pre-school and primary education studies.
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The department provides opportunities for specialist study of early
years and primary education in initial teacher education and at
postgraduate and doctoral levels. It also offers and hosts a range of
events including research seminars and conferences in the field.
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In all its work, the department is strongly committed to working in
partnership with government agencies, education authorities,
schools, early years and community groups and other departments
within UCL Institute of Education.
The programme is delivered through a combination of face-to-face
sessions and activities to be carried out in school between sessions.
Assessment is through written assignments and a portfolio of work,
including a reflective essay.
OPTIONS
There are no optional modules on this programme.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
Your career The Williams report identifies the Mathematics Specialist Teacher as
someone who, in partnership with the senior leadership team, will share
the "responsibility and planning for improving, strengthening and
developing mathematics teaching and learning within the school". For a
Mathematics Specialist Teacher working in a cluster or federation of
small schools, this may involve fulfilling this role more widely.
Employability
On successful completion of the programme, the Mathematics Specialist
Teacher will have deep mathematical subject and pedagogical
knowledge that informs and is informed by their own practice through
study, analysis and research. They will have developed the collaborative,
practice-transfer skills needed to work with colleagues across the school
to develop their subject and pedagogical knowledge and to implement
improvements in the teaching and learning of mathematics for all children
in the school.
Entry requirements A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or
an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or an equivalent
professional qualification is required. Applicants who do not meet these
criteria will be asked to demonstrate their ability to meet the demands of
the programme through a personal statement. Applicants must have the
full support of their headteacher to participate in the programme as they
will be using school-based activities in the classroom and working with
colleagues as part of the programme and the assessment process.
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £3,572 (PT)
Fees note: Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to
the appropriate full-time Postgraduate Certificate's fee taken in an
academic session. The tuition fee schedule for 2016/17 entry can be
viewed on the UCL Current Students website.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
English language proficiency level
APPLICATION DATE
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
All applicants: 29 July 2016
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special.
Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of
Education's pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If
taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a
minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing
subtest..
Ms Alison Finlay
CONTACT
Email:
Telephone:
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application The deadline for all applicants is 29 July 2016.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Postgraduate Certificate in Primary
Mathematics Specialist Teaching at graduate level
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why you want to study … at UCL
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver. Applicants who have
a portfolio are strongly recommended to submit it when they apply.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 26, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-centres/departments/learning-and-leadership) for latest information
mast@ioe.ac.uk