Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 – Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 – Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 – Application deadline not specified.
- Starting July 2027 – Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English Language Requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Mathematics, Educational Research
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Overview
The Mathematics Education research at Loughborough University focuses on two interest groups: Culture, Pedagogy and Identity, and Mathematical Cognition. We explore the fundamental processes involved in learning mathematics, as well as the design and evaluation of innovative pedagogy.
Career
The Mathematics Education course at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers. It’s a chance to make a novel contribution to knowledge, to become a world expert in a particular field, and it can open a range of doors with different employers. You'll also enhance your interpersonal skills, such as networking and relationship building, which will be invaluable in your future career.
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Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Mathematical Cognition
- Education Design and Evaluation
- Higher Education Pedagogy
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in mathematics, education, psychology or a related discipline.
- It would be an advantage in some cases to have a master's in mathematics education, educational/psychological research methods or in a related discipline.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 59,514 AUD/year (≈ 31,500 GBP/year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD/year (≈ 5,238 GBP/year)
Living costs
Loughborough, United Kingdom: 1,134-1,889 AUD/month
