BSc Mathematics and Professional Education
What students say
Based on about 87 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 30%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 49%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 17%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 77%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Customer service occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 92%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
- This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £40,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling do next?
79% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Does BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Professional Education at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.