What will I learn?

Pursue your passion for geometry, algebra and trigonometry with a qualification designed to teach mathematics to years 7-10. In this major, youll explore areas that are intimately related to years 7-10 mathematics curriculum, using university-level mathematical tools. Youll learn a range of topics including linear and non-linear functions, such as polynomials, sinusoidal and exponentials geometry involving ideas of congruence and transformation, trigonometry, measurement of areas and volumes, and probability and basic statistics. Youll gain an in-depth understanding of mathematics to enable you to develop skills that are crucial for effective teaching including constructing mathematical explanations and arguments examining definitions of common mathematical terms, interpreting terminology and notation expanding the range of representation of mathematical ideas by drawing helpful diagrams, developing familiarity of the close relationship between algebra and numbers studying statements of theorems and developing some skills and knowledge of proving some of them and examining typical secondary school mathematical problems, students errors and misconceptions.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

CRICOS

106088F

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$33,000.00 (US$ 21,748) per year

AUD $49,500 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Murdoch University

Perth Campus,

90 South Street,

MURDOCH,

Western Australia,

6150, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$33,000.00 (US$ 21,748) per year

AUD $49,500 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Murdoch University

Perth Campus,

90 South Street,

MURDOCH,

Western Australia,

6150, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor of Education (AQF Level 7) or equivalent OR a bachelor degree from any discipline (AQF level 7) and at least 2 years full time (or equivalent) of teaching experience in the education sector.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 191 Overall with 185 Reading, Writing and 200 Speaking, Listening; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 76 Overall for Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening; Test of English as a Foreign Language 脨 IBT (TOEFL IBT): 102 Overall with 24 for Reading, Writing and 29 for Speaking, Listening.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.