Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching Secondary
Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching Secondary
Seek a career that combines your love of science with making a difference to the future of young people and become a secondary school STEM teacher in just four years. This combined undergraduate and postgraduate degree, the only one of its kind in WA, provides you with in-depth knowledge of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Seek a career that combines your love of science with making a difference to the future of young people and become a secondary school STEM teacher in just four years. This combined undergraduate and postgraduate degree, the only one of its kind in WA, provides you with in-depth knowledge of the theory and practical skills required for secondary school teaching in STEM subjects.
Your subject area expertise, coupled with a teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society.
A nationwide shortage of qualified STEM teachers within WA and across Australia also means you’ll be highly sought after.
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete the Bachelor of Science, in addition to four units of postgraduate study. You’ll then complete one year in the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
You’ll learn to
apply skills, understanding and professional competencies to practise 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 outcomes
As a graduate of this course, you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally. This course will enable you to teach two secondary school (years 7–12) STEM subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Physical Education and Human Biology. Your degree could also open up opportunities within government agencies, not-for-profit organisations or community services.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
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.
