Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
A course for university graduates who seek to begin a rewarding career in secondary education. Your subject area expertise, coupled with this sought-after teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society. A teacher preparation program for university graduates who seek to begin a rewarding career in secondary…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A course for university graduates who seek to begin a rewarding career in secondary education. Your subject area expertise, coupled with this sought-after teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society.
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.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
You’ll learn to
apply skills, understandings and professional competencies to practice as an inspiring, flexible and ethical educator who supports all students to reach their full potential
build and sustain relationships with students and educational stakeholders
meet the challenges of dynamic educational contexts
engage in classroom research to continuously improve your educational impact
Career Pathways
As a graduate of this course you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally.
Further Study
With research experience or experience in the field, you may like to undertake a Master of Education (by Coursework and Dissertation or Thesis and Coursework).
REQUIREMENTS
(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(d) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA.(2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum score of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the Listening and Speaking bands
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
