Secondary Mathematics/Physics Education, Major (0365)
- Effective from: Autumn 2025
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0365
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Secondary Mathematics/Physics Education Major will provide students with 40 credit points of Mathematics discipline knowledge, 40 credit points of Physics discipline knowledge, and 40 credit points of Mathematics and Science pedagogy and curriculum knowledge. Together with completion of subjects in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), this Major will enable students to meet requirements to graduate from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with the Mathematics/Physics teaching area. Students completing this 120cp major will not have 40cp of electives in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program. The Secondary Mathematics/Physics Education Major will span the Foundation and Development phases of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), enabling students to develop strong pedagogical content knowledge, an understanding of evidence-based pedagogies, and skills in using assessment and feedback to guide and enhance student learning.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | SecondaryEnquiries@westernsydney.edu.au |
Major Structure
- Note: Students may need to travel to different campuses depending on subject availability and campus offerings.
Students must successfully complete 120 credit points as follows.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| MATH 1014 | Mathematics 1A | 10 |
| PHYS 1002 | Physics 1 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| MATH 1015 | Mathematics 1B | 10 |
| PHYS 1006 | Physics 2 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 2001 | Advanced Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 2010 | Linear Algebra | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PHYS 3007 | Quantum Physics | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PHYS 3006 | Classical Physics | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 3056 | Mathematics Curriculum 7-10 | 10 |
| TEAC 3058 | Science Curriculum 7-10 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 4022 | Mathematics Curriculum 11-12 | 10 |
| TEAC 4028 | Physics Curriculum 11-12 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Mid-year intake
Students who commence in the program mid-year who wish to complete this major will need to contact the Academic Program Advisor for advice on major structure sequencing to meet subject pre-requisites due to subject offer patterns.