Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/Bachelor of Education

Federation University Australia

About

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.

Structure

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

LITERACY AND NUMERACY EDBED1011, 15 credit points

LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED1016, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LEARNING AND TEACHING EEZED1711

Semester 2

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS EDBED1017, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 1 EDBED2114, 15 credit points

DESIGNING FOR LEARNING EDDDE2103, 15 credit points

Semester 2

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS EDBED2010, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2 EEZED2722

Year 3

Semester 1

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER: LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED3016, 15 credit points

Semester 2

CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING EDBED3027, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3 EEZED3721

Year 4

Semester 1

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 2 EDBED4113, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 4 EEZED4711

Semester 2

DIFFERENTIATING FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED4010, 15 credit points

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 3 EDBED4114, 15 credit points

TEACHER AS PROFESSIONAL EDBED4115, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: FINAL EEZED4721

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admission Criteria for current year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL;
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Maths: Mathematical Methods.

Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments

The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATARIf you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 40 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, this may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study

  • Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and
  • Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study

  • Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing; and
  • At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
  • Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

OR

  • Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
  • Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience

  • Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a VTAC personal statement detailing all relevant work and life experience to strengthen their application.

Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Extra Requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

CASPer

All applicants must sit the CASPer assessment. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit https://takecasper.com/. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; check the CASPer dates here.

Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation

Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)

Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) . Visit our LANTITE webpage for more information, including advice about when you should sit the test. Link is https://federation.edu.au/schools/school-of-education/student-resources/lantite

Working with children check

Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.

Police record check

Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements.

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