Master of Science in Mathematics Education
| Programme website | http://www.uia.no/en/portals/abou...isation/msc_in_mathematics_education (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Elna Svege |
| Telephone | +4738141778 |
| elna.svege@uia.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The programme fits those students who want a strong professional competence in mathematics and mathematics education. Questions related to teaching, learning and communicating mathematics at all school levels, are treated in the programme. The history of mathematics, and its development, is also an important part of the programme.
After finishing this programme the student should: •have solid theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics and mathematics education and be able to apply these in practice •have the breadth and depth of knowledge to be able to develop their own ideas and implement a research-based analysis of problems in mathematics education •consistently evaluate their own learning and identify learning needs, communicate ideas, problems and solutions to both specialists and non-specialists •have developed a coherent and rational set of personal values relating to the social, scientific and ethical questions that arise in education. The Master programme in Mathematics Education provides students with the academic foundation necessary for teaching mathematics at all school levels, from the primary up to and including the upper secondary level. It also qualifies graduates for teaching mathematics at colleges and universities. |
| Application deadline | 15 January for students outside the EU, 1 March for students from EU countries. |
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| Formal prerequisites | The Master programme is based on a Teacher Training programme including mathematics OR a Bachelor programme in Mathematics combined with a Post-Graduate Programme in Education. The content of mathematics must be at least 80 ECTS credits. Admission requirements state that students must have an average of C or better before entering the programme. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees. |
| Subject area | Mathematics/Informatics |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Kristiansand |
| Credits | 120 ECTS |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | Tha application can be downloaded here: http://www.uia.no/en/portals/stud...ents/before_arrival/application_form |
