The purpose of this double degree is to provide a realistic and relevant balance between professional education studies and content studies for prospective mathematics and science teachers.  Graduates from the program will have a qualification in both education and their science or mathematics discipline.

Students wishing to become a specialist mathematics teacher will enrol in the mathematics stream of the double degree.  Those wishing to become a specialist science teacher will enrol in either the physical science stream or the biological science stream.

Students enrolled in the physical science stream are expected to complete a minor in mathematics education.  Biological science students may complete a minor in mathematics education or computer education.  Mathematics specialist students may complete a minor in science education or computer education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For Mathematics Stream:

Satisfactory result in calculus or applicable mathematics.

For Science (Physical Science) Stream:

Satisfactory results in either calculus or applicable mathematics and a TEE science subject or equivalent.

For Science (Biological Science) Stream:

Satisfactory results in a TEE science subject.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study.  The mathematics and science units are mainly offered on Joondalup campus.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Within the double degree the units will be shared between education and science or mathematics studies.

Education

Education Studies Secondary                                                                  8

Major Curriculum                                                                                   4

Minor Curriculum                                                                                   2

Assistant Teacher Program                                                                     1

School of Education Elective                                                                   1

Professional Practice                                                                               4

                                                                                                            20

Science/Mathematics

Major units                                                                                           12

Minor units                                                                                             4

                                                                                                            16

Please refer to Professional Practice Information, Procedures and Rules (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Special Education) at the end of the section for the School of Education for further information on professional practices in this program.