Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCMthEd
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year part-time
Total courses: 4
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places 
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: not applicable

Program overview

This program is designed for teachers in middle years of schooling or those in non-mathematics senior areas of study who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding to the area of mathematics and develop expertise in response to the new Queensland Studies Authority syllabus in mathematics that is underpinned by a contextual approach to pedagogy.

This program includes three courses in mathematics providing teachers with sufficient knowledge depth in this area and a capping course in contextual science that allows teachers to consolidate their understanding of mathematics and to be responsive to the new syllabus.

Admission requirements

Students must be practising teachers and hold an undergraduate science-based degree. Such a degree must not have a major or minor in mathematics.

Program structure

Required courses:
MTH501 Introduction to Mathematics
MTH502 Calculus and Algebra
MTH512 Discrete Mathematics
Plus
EDU501 Contextual Science and Mathematics
Or
An advanced level MTH coded course

Program requirements and notes

1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.

Enquiries 

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au