Major overview
Transform your love of maths into a rewarding teaching career
3 reasons to study mathematics teaching at Murdoch University
- Practise teaching in realistic scenarios using SimLab™, our virtual classroom technology that helps you build confidence before stepping into your first school placement.
- Develop real-world teaching experience through placements in diverse learning environments, from metropolitan and rural schools to international, multicultural and specialist settings.
- Showcase your teaching skills with an online portfolio of lesson plans, teaching resources and reflections to share with future employers.
What you’ll learn
- Design engaging mathematics lessons for secondary school students.
- Encourage students to think creatively and solve problems using mathematical concepts.
- Apply effective teaching strategies to support diverse learners.
- Manage classrooms and respond confidently to challenging behaviour.
- Reflect on your teaching practice while developing a professional teaching portfolio.
I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.
Jason Pitman, Education
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Your future career in teaching
- Secondary school mathematics teacher
- ATAR mathematics teacher
- STEM or numeracy specialist
- Curriculum or subject coordinator
- Head of Learning Area (HOLA)
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)
Ready to inspire the next generation? This teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career.