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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelors of Mathematics / Education (Secondary)

  • Bachelor

Combine your passion for mathematics with the skills, knowledge and practical experiences required for secondary school teaching.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2398, 088351E
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$40,720 per year / $162,880 total

About this course

This four-year dual program allows you to combine your passion for mathematics with the qualifications to become a secondary teacher. You'll benefit from a thorough preparation for your teaching areas, combined with - and informed by - professional studies in the area of education.

The education component offers school-based learning and draws on the latest research into effective teaching methods, ensuring you graduate well-prepared for secondary school teaching, or training in business or industry. It's a challenging and rewarding career, with secondary school teachers in demand worldwide.

In the mathematics component, you'll choose from a wide range of courses in mathematics and its applications. In your first year, you'll study essential topics in calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. In later years you can select from more specialised courses that emphasise new ideas in mathematics and include recent applications in coding and cryptology, mathematical physics, mathematical biology, bioinformatics and finance.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Choose to specialise in one of five mathematics majors including Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics and Operations Research, Mathematical Physics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics
  • Graduate with high-level teaching ability and a wide range of mathematical skills, ready to excel in a challenging and rewarding profession
  • Complete 10 days school experience and 90 days supervised practicum

23 in the world for education

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for mathematics

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Secondary school maths teacher
  • Head of curriculum
  • Learning support teacher
  • Literacy and numeracy coach
  • School principal