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Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Studies (GradCertMathStudies)

Information provided on this page includes:

  1. Course overview
  2. Outline of units to be studied
  3. Advanced standing for previous studies
  4. Entry requirements
  5. Application process
  6. Further information

1. Course overview

Course code: 3525
Campuses: Gippsland
Duration: Normally two years part-time, with one unit per semester over four semesters (24 credit points)
Fees for local students:

A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) may be available (awarded on academic merit), otherwise a course tuition fee is applicable.
Fees
International students: This course is not available to international student VISA holders

The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Studies (GradCertMathStudies) aims to educate secondary teachers in the newest methods in mathematics, and to add mathematics as a teaching area to their knowledge base. Given current shortages of qualified mathematics teachers, this may be the way to a new career, or a new role in the current school.

Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Studies will be eligible to seek entry into the course Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc) to complete a full major in tertiary mathematics, if they achieve the entry requirements.

2. Outline of units to be studied

The course involves studying solid mathematics units: a minor in mathematics, comprising the following four units in first and second year level university mathematics:

Level 1

Level 2

3. Credit for previous studies

Credit may be granted for up to 12 points of recognised tertiary-level mathematics studies, provided these studies were completed within the last 10 years. Applicants for credit will need to demonstrate attainment of all objectives relevant to the unit(s) concerned.

4. Entry requirements

Completion of qualifications in secondary teaching: Entry to this course is available to applicants who have qualifications leading to registration as a secondary teacher in Victoria; some candidates with a three-year recognised degree and who are planning to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Education may be admitted.

5. Application process

  1. Contact the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering if you have any queries
  2. Complete the online application process. Online applications for semester two close on 19 June 2009.

6. Further information