Education and Mathematics
Education and mathematics is a combination that reflects both the intellectual richness of each discipline and the very practical reality that mathematics teachers are among the most consistently in-demand graduates in the teaching profession. Education studies examines how human beings learn, how educational systems are organised and what purposes they serve in society, drawing on philosophy, sociology, psychology and history to develop critical perspectives on schooling and learning. Mathematics develops rigorous logical thinking, problem-solving skills and the quantitative reasoning that underpins a remarkable range of human activities.
At Liverpool Hope University this three-year programme develops your understanding of education as a field of inquiry alongside a genuine grounding in mathematics. You will explore theories of learning and child development, the sociology of educational inequality, the history and philosophy of education and contemporary policy debates, while also studying the mathematical content, including algebra, statistics, analysis and applied mathematics, that gives the degree its quantitative depth. A sandwich year, work placements and a year abroad are built into the programme, providing professional experience and international perspective.
The combination of education knowledge and mathematical competence makes this degree particularly relevant for those who want to teach mathematics, but the analytical skills developed across both disciplines transfer widely.
Graduates most commonly go on to postgraduate teacher training, pursuing qualified teacher status in mathematics and entering a profession where the demand for well-qualified maths teachers consistently exceeds supply. Others work in educational research, learning support, education policy, tutoring and private education, or in roles outside education where mathematical and analytical skills are valued. Some go on to postgraduate study in education, mathematics, statistics or a related field, deepening their expertise or moving into research.