Education (Sec: Math), BSc
This course is available full time only, and mid-year intake is not available.
Overview
Course duration: 5 years full time
Assumed knowledge: mathematics. Other assumed knowledge depends on what subjects are chosen – see the faculty handbook.
Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1
2013 ATAR cut-off: 83.05
UAC Code: 511607
This degree allows graduates to qualify as secondary-school teachers in the curriculum area of mathematics; or in mathematics and science.
Candidates who wish to teach mathematics exclusively are able to specialise in this curriculum area; others can choose their second major from a wide range of physical sciences.
The two degrees are completed in five years but it is possible to exit the course at the end of Year 3 with a Bachelor of Science only. Students electing to exit early with a Bachelor of Science must provide notification in writing at the end of Year 2 and submit this notification separately to the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
Why study at the University of Sydney
A double degree in science and education from the University of Sydney provides students with a strong practical and theoretical preparation for teaching secondary school students and features units of study often found only in postgraduate programs. These include: special education, international education, education and ICT, and the professional knowledge of teaching. The program also has a fifth-year option that allows students to undertake a third teaching method in Teaching English as a Second Language; teaching English internationally; or cultural diversity.
Professional experience
School observation and practice teaching are major, integral components of the professional experiences in all education and teaching programs at the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
Practicums and internships – which are offered in partnership with participating schools – are designed to augment University coursework and provide student teachers with opportunities to develop their teaching skills and professional understanding. The combined degree program features 20 days' professional experience in Year 3; 25 days' in Year 4; and 30 days' in Year 5.
Course outcomes
The BEd (Secondary: Mathematics), BSc prepares graduates for:
- teaching in secondary schools in NSW, Australia and overseas
- taking on leadership roles in secondary schools
- work in policy development for schools
- careers in corporate training and human-resource settings