MA Mathematics Education

About

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of mathematics education, whether you are a recent mathematics or other graduate, a mathematics teacher at any educational level, or an education professional with an interest in the teaching and learning of mathematics. You will discover the latest research and thinking in a field that is strongly influenced by a range of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and history.

Perhaps you are intrigued by how we can foster greater appreciation, competence and confidence in mathematics in all classrooms – and for all learners.

You might wish to explore the foundations of mathematics that we typically encounter in primary school.

Your interest could lie in the social and emotional barriers to mathematical learning for secondary pupils going through adolescence.

Or, maybe, you want to learn about how digital resources can enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics, from the primary classroom all the way through to the university lecture.

The course consists of three mathematics education modules, each dedicated to the key theories, main findings and foremost digital resources for mathematics teaching.  

You will also complete one module on educational research methods and one on critical reading, plus one optional module (for example, on quantitative research methods).

Finally, you will work on a dissertation project on a mathematics education topic of your own choosing under the supervision of a member of the Research in Mathematics Education (RME) Group, the vibrant community of mathematics educators at UEA that will welcome you to its activities throughout your studies.

Applicants with teaching experience are welcome on the course as is anyone considering a career in mathematics education. Our course is designed to allow a useful interchange of ideas between students with different – and often excitingly complementary – backgrounds.