Become an effective mathematics teacher for a dynamic career in education

Education is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field where passionate mathematics teachers are in high demand. Teachers with practical mathematical expertise, who can embrace the rapid advancements in technology, will find themselves sought-after.

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in maths teaching designed to provide you with the practical classroom skills you’ll need to secure your position as a teacher. UNE has extensive experience in training adults for constantly changing job markets. Our mathematics teaching courses focus on developing students' critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities through the study of mathematical concepts, theories, and methods. We also cover student engagement, data analysis, curriculum assessment, advancing technology in the classroom and interpersonal skills, ensuring that you are well-equipped to succeed as a teacher and make a valuable contribution to the profession.

A large proportion of our students prefer online education, where they join a community of adults and use their life and work experiences to establish networks for the future. On-campus students have the opportunity to utilise campus accommodation, sports facilities and support services. Whether online or on campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.

Our commitment to creating future fit mathematics teachers is reflected in student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore the study options related to mathematics teaching on offer at UNE.

Courses by study level

Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and is designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this course you will have the opportunity to specialise in subject areas that interest you most and gain experience in teaching to a wide range of age groups, culminating in sought-after skills to future-proof your education career.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online
  • On Campus

This flexible education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in a flexible and supportive environment. Hone your skills to be transferable across a range of contexts and future-proof your career.

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 8 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • On Campus
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Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a sought-after teacher who makes a valued and rewarding contribution to children’s abilities and development. Create an open and supportive learning environment to engage students with diverse needs and make a real difference in primary schools by helping children develop, grow, and build their confidence.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • On Campus
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In today's increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is essential to help students develop 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.

If you're passionate about STEM and you want to develop the knowledge and skills to become a sought-after secondary teacher, the UNE Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) is for you. Our coursework is contemporary and well-rounded, ensuring you are ready to enter the profession with specialist STEM knowledge and real-world skills to pursue a rewarding teaching career.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online
  • On Campus

Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online or on campus in a flexible timeframe that suits your lifestyle. Be positioned at the forefront of educational expertise to make your education career goals a reality.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online
  • On Campus

The UNE Master of Teaching (Primary) is designed to prepare postgraduate students with the knowledge and skills for teaching in contemporary primary school environments. Gain teaching skills informed by the latest research, learn from our internationally regarded staff and hone your skills in a wide variety of practical experiences, both online and in the classroom. 

If you are a graduate considering a career move which makes a difference, there has never been a better time to study the Master of Teaching (Primary) with UNE.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • Online

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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  • Online
Doctor of Philosophy

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline — for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Master of Philosophy

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
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Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Non-Award

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
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Cross-Institutional

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2026
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2026
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2026
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Mode
  • On Campus
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Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Teaching Mathematics

UNE’s courses and majors give teachers the skills they need to be flexible and innovative as technology advances and impacts the way students learn. Become an inspiring mathematics teacher and stay at the forefront of the profession. Explore the education course options now.

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Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your…

Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your place in the constantly evolving education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) Specialisation Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
Diploma in Science Minor Undergraduate
Mathematics and Physics
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  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Become future-fit with practical mathematics and physics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal skills to…

Become future-fit with practical mathematics and physics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal skills to secure your place in the evolving education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Statistics
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's expert statisticians will teach you how to collect, read, interpret and present data so you can thrive across a range of industries. Ensure you are future-fit in an industry where statistical packages, spreadsheets, web-based tools and…

UNE's expert statisticians will teach you how to collect, read, interpret and present data so you can thrive across a range of industries. Ensure you are future-fit in an industry where statistical packages, spreadsheets, web-based tools and programming languages are constantly advancing.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Master of Scientific Studies Major Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Science Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Science Major Postgraduate
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Careers in Teaching Mathematics

By studying mathematics teaching with UNE, you will develop the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of schools and educational settings. With the need for dedicated teaching staff set to rise, professionals with skillsets in mathematics teaching and the capacity to share information with others and assess and guide their learning in a positive and practical way, will find work in a variety of settings.

  • Mathematics teacher
    Educate students at various levels, from primary to secondary education, in mathematics concepts and skills.
  • Actuary
    Analyse financial risks using mathematics and statistics to help organisations make informed decisions about investments, insurance, and pensions.
  • Data scientist
    Extract valuable insights from data using statistical and mathematical techniques, helping businesses and organisations make data-driven decisions.
  • Statistician
    Collect and analyse data to solve real-world problems in various fields, such as healthcare, economics, and social sciences.
  • Software engineer
    Design, develop, and maintain software applications, including those that involve complex mathematical algorithms.
  • Financial analyst
    Evaluate financial data and market trends to provide investment recommendations and financial planning advice.
  • Economist
    Apply mathematical and statistical methods to analyse economic data and trends, working for government agencies or research organisations.
  • Quantitative analyst
    Work in finance, applying mathematical models and statistical analysis to inform investment and risk management decisions.

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