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    Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    0102080

    Campuses

    Melbourne

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 28,728  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)

    About

    Overview

    Prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. You will learn the craft of teaching from experienced mentors across a wide range of educational contexts. Gain the confidence, skills, and practical experience to teach secondary mathematics. As a graduate, you will be proficient in innovative curriculum, teaching and assessment practice. This course includes university-level mathematics, and you will develop a contemporary understanding of the variety of ways students learn mathematics and the diversity of teaching approaches needed to ensure all students understand mathematics. Build strength in your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day.


    Achieve your goals with a scholarship.

    A generous Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship is available to support new undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolling in an initial teacher education (ITE) program to help meet the costs of their study. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.

    Get paid to learn with a Victorian Government ITE scholarship. Victorian students enrolling in a secondary school initial teacher education (ITE) program in 2024 or 2025 can apply to help cover the cost of studying. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.

    ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

    In addition applicants (excluding QLD) will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.

    All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.


    StatePrerequisites
    NSW

    Prerequisites: Nil

    Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English.

    For a Mathematics major or minor: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2

    Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach

    QLD

    Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

    For a Mathematics major or minor : Mathematical Methods

    VIC

    Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English;

    Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.

    For a Mathematics major or minor: Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods

    Recommended Studies:

    Music discipline: AMEB Grade VI or Year 12 Practical Music

    OR

    Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:

    1. minimum of three years’ work experience; or
    2. year 12 or equivalent; or
    3. demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

    International applicants

    If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

    Find the equivalent qualification for your country

    You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.

    See the language requirements

    If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

    an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

    an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

    a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Career

    Careers

    Our graduates have pursued careers in:

    • secondary school teaching, including Catholic, government and independent settings
    • institutes of technical and further education (TAFE)
    • vocational education
    • community education centres
    • private colleges
    • special education settings

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 28,728 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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