GraduateEducation
Master of Teaching-Secondary
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree. A teacher preparation program for university graduates who seek to begin a rewarding career in secondary education. This course ensures you have an in-depth knowledge of the theory and the practical skills required for secondary teaching. Your subject area expertise, coupled with this sought-after teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society. Candidates must have a degree with sufficient units related to a subject in the school curriculum. As there is a shortage of secondary English, Mathematics and Physics teachers in Australian schools, we particularly encourage students with qualifications in those areas to consider a career in teaching.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- EDUC5000National Literacy and Numeracy Test
- EDUC5410Literacy and numeracy for the secondary learning areas
- EDUC5429Perspectives in Aboriginal Education
- EDUC5515Research for Learning in Years 7-12
- EDUC5531Learning and Assessment in Years 7-12
- EDUC5535Professional Experience Placement 1
- EDUC5536Professional Experience Placement 2
- EDUC5537Learners
- Learning and Implications for Teaching
- EDUC5538Classroom Management
- EDUC5539Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
- EDUC5549Contemporary Pedagogies and Practices
- EDUC5618Embedding Digital Literacies Across the Curriculum Option - Group A: EDUC5460 English Curriculum I
- EDUC5470English Curriculum II Option - Group B: EDUC5462 Mathematics Curriculum I
- EDUC5472Mathematics Curriculum II Option - Group C: EDUC5466 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum I
- EDUC5476Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum II Option - Group D: EDUC5465 Science Curriculum I
- EDUC5475Science Curriculum II Option - Group E: EDUC5461 Languages Education Curriculum I
- EDUC5471Languages Education Curriculum II Option - Group F: SSEH5464 Physical Education Curriculum I
- SSEH5474Physical Education Curriculum II Option - Group G: MUSC4631 Secondary Music Curriculum 1
- MUSC4632Secondary Music Curriculum 2
- MUSC4711Studio Teaching and Musical Leadership 1
- MUSC4712Studio Teaching and Musical Leadership 2
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) must have a degree with six units in a discipline that is relevant for the school curriculum major, with at least two of those units studied at second year university level and two at third year university level; and (c) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and (2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
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