About Bachelor Of Mathematical Sciences/bachelor Of Education in Federation University Australia
With the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences / Bachelor of Education, you can prepare yourself for a career as a secondary school teacher, in mathematics, science or IT, with the flexibility to teach middle school years through to VCE. You can also take your skills to other industries for even greater choice.
You will develop skills in mathematics, computing, modelling and statistics, while you develop your own identity as a teacher. You'll learn how to teach and how to best inspire your students. As with all of our education degrees, you'll get experience each year in classrooms across the state where you can put your learning into practice with real students.
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences component of the program will provide students with a strong foundation in the basic principles and techniques of mathematics and understanding how mathematics is applied to the real world.
The Bachelor of Education component will prepare you to become a professional educator, with electives including: information technology, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences or environmental science. Mathematics is a core subject.
Areas of study include: computing (skills), education, mathematical sciences, mathematical statistics, mathematics, mathematics (applied), mathematics (modelling), teaching (secondary).
We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream and become a great teacher. Visit federation.edu.au/become-a-teacher for more information including our interactive study pathways tool.
Career opportunities
- Secondary teacher
- Teacher
- Tutor
This program will qualify graduates to teach in secondary schools up to year 12, or to be employed in an increasingly diverse range of career opportunities for mathematically skilled people.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*
*excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
- PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)
Federation University Australia Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Application portal |
Online |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Intake Session |
Summer/winter |
| Application fees |
25 AUD |
| Financial aid |
Grants, scholarships, loans |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:
The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:
| Fees |
Undergraduate (AUD) |
| Tuition |
14,400 – 34,600 |
| Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
752 |
| Living cost (accommodation, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment |
20,290 |
| Total |
35,442 – 55,642 |
