Bachelor of Mathematics/Master of Teaching (Secondary) in Brisbane Australia | Queensland University of Technology

Key BenefitsChannel your enthusiasm for STEM into teaching and motivate future innovatorsWith a growing need for skilled STEM educators, your qualifications will make you highly sought-afterGain hands-on classroom experience through teaching placements to develop your professional skills.Program AdvantagesYou're likely familiar with the projection – three-quarters of upcoming jobs will require STEM competencies. To prepare young learners for these emerging opportunities, we need dedicated educators to share knowledge and cultivate essential abilities.This program offers a distinctive pathway to develop comprehensive mathematical expertise before earning your teaching credentials. You'll acquire techniques to effectively teach both foundational principles and advanced concepts to your students – tomorrow's STEM pioneers.Career PathwaysAs a secondary education specialist, you'll be qualified to teach mathematics in schools. Your certification also enables teaching opportunities across Australia and internationally.The master's degree prepares you to take leadership roles in STEM education, whether in school settings or broader educational contexts such as policy development, curriculum design, or community STEM initiatives.Professional AccreditationMathematics graduates may qualify for membership with relevant professional organizations based on their specialization. Potential associations include:Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS) and its division ANZIAM (Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics)Australian Society for Operations ResearchStatistical Society of Australia.The Master of Teaching aligns with professional standards set by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates qualify for teacher registration. Note that registration in Australia may require demonstrating English language proficiency, with details available from relevant accreditation bodies.Program StructureYou'll initially enroll in the MV01 Bachelor of Mathematics program. Upon successfully completing the first two years, you'll receive an offer to continue with the Master of Teaching (Secondary) component approximately two weeks after finishing the undergraduate requirements.Career OpportunitiesClassroom InstructorMathematical SpecialistMathematics TeacherSTEM Education ProfessionalHigh School Educator