Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a short postgraduate program for accredited teachers seeking to retrain in mathematics as a teaching area. You will build deep content knowledge in pure and applied tertiary-level mathematics while strengthening pedagogy to engage students and teach up to Extension 1 and 2. Delivered online and on campus, it is designed around school terms and sits within a nested qualification pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to work as specialist secondary mathematics teachers, including delivering advanced mathematics up to Extension 1 and 2, and to strengthen mathematics teaching within schools. The qualification can support career advancement into roles such as mathematics coordinator, curriculum or teaching and learning leader, and STEM-focused educator. Demand for qualified secondary mathematics teachers supports opportunities across Australian school systems in Education & Teaching.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)