The Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University is one of the largest mathematics education research groups in the UK. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 85% of the Centre’s research activity was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’, putting the research quality of the Centre amongst the highest of all education departments in the UK.
Mathematics Education Centre, Ph.D.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 36 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee17200 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Academics from the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University have won national and international awards for their research and research-informed teaching practices. Together the Centre’s staff lead a lively group of PhD students from across the globe.
Research in the MEC focuses on two interest groups which form the focus of our research activity: the Culture, Pedagogy and Identity Interest Group; and Mathematical Cognition Interest Group.
The Centre’s research explores the fundamental processes involved in learning mathematics, as well as the design and evaluation of innovative pedagogy. The staff enjoy connecting with other specialists across the country, and run monthly research workshops which attract academics and researchers from across the region.
Skills and experience
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Average part-time duration 72 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Research areas- Mathematical Pedagogy
- Mathematical Cognition
- Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- An honours degree (usually at least 2:1) in mathematics, education, psychology or a related discipline. It would be an advantage in some cases to have an MA/MSc in mathematics education, educational/psychological research methods or in a related discipline.
- A one-page CV summarising your relevant experience and skills
- A one-page cover letter describing your reasons for wishing to undertake research in your chosen area and the personal qualities you will bring to the work
- A two-page essay on one or more issues affecting teaching/learning in mathematics that relate to your proposed area of research. This should be a specially constructed piece of writing that refers to relevant academic literature
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
17200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17200 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Loughborough
- 600 - 1000 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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