Study Mathematics Education with us
How can mathematics teaching be improved by new knowledge of students' mathematical thinking? How is the mathematics curriculum being changed by new technologies? How can we help all students to become numerate? Teachers of mathematics students of all ages, from early childhood to tertiary levels, can answer questions like these through a specialisation in Mathematics Education.
- Programs in Mathematics Education
- Staff in Mathematics Education
- Career outcomes
- Key benefits of the course
- Full list of subjects
Programs in Mathematics Education
You can specialise in Mathematics Education by choosing one of the following courses:
| Programs | Part Time | Full Time |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies | 1 year | 6 months |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Mathematics Education No intake in 2010 |
1 year | Not avail |
| Master of Education (by coursework) New structure from 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by coursework) No intake in 2010 | 3 years | 18 months |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 | 3 years | 18 months |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) New structure from 2010 | 3 years | 18 months |
| Doctor of Education (by research) | 6 years | 3 years |
| Doctor of Education (by coursework) | 6 years | 3 years |
| PhD | 6 years | 3 years |
(*Applicants with limited work experience and previous qualifications may need to enrol in the 18 months MEd program or 3 years part-time)
Staff in the Mathematics Education area
The Mathematics Education staff in the Science and Mathematics Education cluster are dedicated to improving mathematics education in early childhood, primary and secondary schools and to providing the highest quality teacher education programs.
We are well known in Victoria, Australia and internationally for our research into mathematics education, and for our contribution to the teaching profession through professional development, involvement with government curriculum authorities and professional associations, and provision of innovative teaching materials.
 Professor Kaye Stacey |
 Professor David Clarke |
 Cath Pearn |
 Dr Vicki Steinle |
 Dr Helen Chick |
 Dr Robyn Pierce |
 Lynda Ball |
Dr Gloria Stillman |
Who can study mathematics education?
Courses in Mathematics Education are suitable for teachers of mathematics in all settings. Most individual subjects bring together teachers of all levels of mathematics, except for the Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Mathematics Education subjects and 485-824 Teaching Mathematics with CAS which have a secondary focus.
A strong mathematics background is not required for most subjects - only the background necessary for teaching. Contact us if you are unsure.
Career Outcomes
- Improve your own teaching of mathematics
- Become a more effective school mathematics co-ordinator
- Establish yourself as a curriculum writer or specialist in mathematics assessment
Key benefits of the specialisation
- Learning from world class researchers and highly respected leaders in mathematics curriculum and professional development in Australia
- Making connections with other leading teachers
- Participating in research into students' thinking, teaching skills, and key issues
- Seeing the future of mathematics by working with leaders in mathematics curriculum issues
Full list of subjects
Subject Name and Number |
Courses |
Suitability |
Lecturer |
485824 Teaching Mathematics with CAS |
DEd, MEd |
Primary & Secondary |
|
485850 Key Issues in Mathematics Education |
DEd, MEd |
Primary & Secondary |
|
485869 Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling |
PGCMME |
Secondary |
|
485870 Mathematical Statistics for Teachers |
PGCMME |
Secondary |
|
Negotiated Project - enrol only with permission |
PGDES, MEd |
All |