Mathematics and Education
| Specialisation of: | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Master of Science in Mathematics |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, but preferably in September or February |
| Language of instruction: | Dutch and English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66980 |
The Mathematics and Education specialisation consists of a one-year mathematically-oriented component (taught in English) and a one-year education-oriented component (taught in Dutch).
The mathematics component has a distinct dual focus on both analysis and number theory. Analysis is centred around two main research themes. First, computational science and dynamical systems, as is testified by our active participation in a broader interdisciplinary Biomathematics Group, and secondly, probability.
Number theory in Leiden is part of a broader programme including cryptology, algebra and geometry.
Career
The Master’s specialisation in Mathematics and Education prepares you for a career in high school teaching mathematics. It combines a training in mathematics with a training in didactics and education.
Successful completion of this programme qualifies you to teach in the Dutch high school system (in other words, successful completion leads to the so-called ‘eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid’ – the Dutch High School Teaching Certificate).
