Master of Education - Teaching Mathematics
Murdoch University - Perth Campus
Australia,Western Australia
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18 Months
Duration
CAD 34,320/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Feb 2026
Apply Date
Australia, Western Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1973
Total Students: 25,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Master of Education - Teaching Mathematics
Program Overview
Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.
In this 3-semester course, you’ll explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.
As part of the course core, you’ll complete a research-based project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.
Major: Teaching Mathematics
In this major, you’ll explore areas that are intimately related to years 7-10 mathematics curriculum, using university-level mathematical tools.
You’ll learn a range of topics including linear and non-linear functions, such as polynomials, sinusoidal and exponentials; geometry involving ideas of congruence; and transformation, trigonometry, measurement of areas and volumes, and probability and basic statistics.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of mathematics to enable you to develop skills that are crucial for effective teaching including constructing mathematical explanations and arguments; examining definitions of common mathematical terms, interpreting terminology and notation; expanding the range of representation of mathematical ideas by drawing helpful diagrams, developing familiarity of the close relationship between algebra and numbers; studying statements of theorems and developing some skills and knowledge of proving some of them and examining typical secondary school mathematical problems, students’ errors and misconceptions.
3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch
- Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
- You’ll have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help you along your postgraduate journey.
- Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
What you’ll learn
- Specialist knowledge in the theory and practice of secondary mathematics
- Initiate, plan and implement learning programs in a secondary setting
- Concepts closely related to years 7-10 mathematics curriculum at an in-depth level
- How to solve a variety of mathematical problems related to the concepts and techniques in linear and non-linear functions, measurement of area and volume of geometric objects, geometry of transformation and congruence, trigonometry, basic probability and statistics
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 34,320 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
