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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(Sec)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1714.5

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 057369G

This version applies to students whose commencement year for this program is 2022 or later. Please use the link to the new Handbook for details.

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/master-teaching-secondary/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For Commencement Year 2021 to 2021 - please refer to: 1714.4 Master of Teaching (Secondary)

For Commencement Year 2018 to 2020 - please refer to: 1714.3 Master of Teaching (Secondary)

For Commencement Year 2H 2017 - please refer to: 1714.2 Master of Teaching (Secondary)

For Commencement Year 2015 to 1H 2017 - please refer to: 1714.1 Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is an accredited professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor’s degree. It prepares graduates for careers in secondary school settings and other educational fields in NSW, other Australian states and internationally. The degree provides a professional qualification in secondary education, and is taught on campus and in schools, through innovative blended teaching and learning approaches. Graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers, required for registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority. There are two exit points: the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) and Master of Educational Studies for students not seeking a professional teaching qualification. The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) is a Professional Development qualification for currently accredited teachers.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor's degree. It has been fully accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent requirements

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The completed units in the undergraduate degree must match with the secondary subject content requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority for the subject(s) the applicant is intending to teach.

NESA Subject Content Knowledge Requirements

Where these requirements are not met, applicants may be offered concurrent enrolment in up to four undergraduate units of study.

Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to Teaching programs are not included in this GPA requirement.

Additional Information for Applicants:

Current Western Sydney University students in the courses listed below can apply via the Western Sydney University Transition to Teaching:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary),
  • Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Secondary),
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) – Pathway to Teaching (Secondary),
  • Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary),
  • Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary),
  • Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

All other applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

International students who did not complete their undergraduate degree in Australia must also meet English Language proficiency requirements and must provide evidence to satisfy the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as in the following:

1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows an overall score of at least 7.5 and:

• a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and

• a score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.

The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.

Or

Achieved a score of Level 4 in the International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher-focused.

2. An applicant has completed study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) study, that results in a qualification/s comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher (must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification) undertaken in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States. Details of acceptable proof are available in the WSU International website:

International - Entry requirements

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, students in units 102086 Designing Teaching and Learning, 102098 Contemporary Teacher Leadership, 102792 Professional Experience 1, 102793 Professional Experience 2 and 102605 Professional Practice Community Engagement must:

• Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training

• Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check

• Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training

Link to Child Protection Awareness Training, Working with Children Check and Anaphylaxis training

QuEST - NON-ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES SELECTION

Students with an offer to enrol in an accredited initial teacher education course are required to complete an online interview to assess your capabilities, in other words, your talents and personal attributes that are relevant to the teaching profession. Western Sydney University refer to this compulsory assessment as QuEST about which you will receive an email prior to the start of the teaching session.

Refer to the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) website for more information and the Selection Guidelines: Factsheet.

Additional Requirement:

Satisfactorily complete the School of Education Academic Literacy and Numeracy TASK for unit 102792 Professional Experience 1.

Course Completion Prerequisites

Prior to graduating and prior to enrolment in unit 102793 Professional Experience 2, students must:

• Satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST.

Link to National Literacy and Numeracy TEST

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Students can exit with the 1715 - Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) on completion of 80 credit points of study (excluding Professional Practice units) selected from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) units.

1715 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary)

Students can exit with the 1716 - Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on completion of 40 credit points of study selected from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) units.

1716 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary)

Note: A Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) would be an appropriate exit point for an already accredited teacher, whilst the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) would be for a student not wishing to pursue classroom teaching as a career. Please note, that these are not teaching qualifications.

National Literacy and Numeracy TEST

Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the following unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2.

These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.

1859 Master of Educational Studies

Recommended Sequence

Start Year Intake Full Time Mode

Year 1

Autumn session

102081Adolescent Development and Teaching
102083Diversity, Social Justice and Learning
102086Designing Teaching and Learning
102605Professional Practice Community Engagement

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1716 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 40 credit points.

Spring session

102082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments
102746Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

and two electives

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1715 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 80 credit points.

Year 2

Autumn session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102863English Curriculum 1
102865English Curriculum 3
102873Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1
102867History Curriculum 1
102869HSIE Curriculum 3
102871Geography Curriculum 1
102875Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1
102877Music Curriculum 1
102879Music Curriculum 3
102881Technology Curriculum 1
102883Technology Curriculum 3
102885PDHPE Curriculum 1
102887PDHPE Curriculum 3
102889Languages Curriculum 1
102891Languages Curriculum 3
102893Mathematics Curriculum 1
102895Mathematics Curriculum 3
102897Science Curriculum 1
102899Science Curriculum 3

And

102792Professional Experience 1
102085Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies

Spring session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102864English Curriculum 2
102866English Curriculum 4
102868History Curriculum 2
102870HSIE Curriculum 4
102872Geography Curriculum 2
102874Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2
102876Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2
102878Music Curriculum 2
102880Music Curriculum 4
102882Technology Curriculum 2
102884Technology Curriculum 4
102886PDHPE Curriculum 2
102888PDHPE Curriculum 4
102890Languages Curriculum 2
102892Languages Curriculum 4
102894Mathematics Curriculum 2
102896Mathematics Curriculum 4
102898Science Curriculum 2
102900Science Curriculum 4

And

102793Professional Experience 2
102811Action Research in Teaching

Note: Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2. These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.

Mid Year Intake Full Time Mode

Year 1

Spring session

102081Adolescent Development and Teaching
102083Diversity, Social Justice and Learning
102086Designing Teaching and Learning
102605Professional Practice Community Engagement

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1716 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 40 credit points.

Autumn session

102082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments
102746Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices
102085Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies

and one elective

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1715 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 80 credit points.

Year 2

Spring session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102864English Curriculum 2
102866English Curriculum 4
102868History Curriculum 2
102870HSIE Curriculum 4
102872Geography Curriculum 2
102874Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2
102876Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2
102878Music Curriculum 2
102880Music Curriculum 4
102882Technology Curriculum 2
102884Technology Curriculum 4
102886PDHPE Curriculum 2
102888PDHPE Curriculum 4
102890Languages Curriculum 2
102892Languages Curriculum 4
102894Mathematics Curriculum 2
102896Mathematics Curriculum 4
102898Science Curriculum 2
102900Science Curriculum 4

And

102792Professional Experience 1

and one elective

Autumn session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102863English Curriculum 1
102865English Curriculum 3
102873Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1
102867History Curriculum 1
102869HSIE Curriculum 3
102871Geography Curriculum 1
102875Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1
102877Music Curriculum 1
102879Music Curriculum 3
102881Technology Curriculum 1
102883Technology Curriculum 3
102885PDHPE Curriculum 1
102887PDHPE Curriculum 3
102889Languages Curriculum 1
102891Languages Curriculum 3
102893Mathematics Curriculum 1
102895Mathematics Curriculum 3
102897Science Curriculum 1
102899Science Curriculum 3

And

102793Professional Experience 2
102811Action Research in Teaching

Note: Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2. These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.

Start Year Intake Accelerated Mode

Note: Students with a GPA 5 on commencement of the course and who maintain a GPA of 5 for their first four units of study will be invited to enrol in the accelerated mode.

Year 1

Autumn session

102081Adolescent Development and Teaching
102083Diversity, Social Justice and Learning
102086Designing Teaching and Learning
102605Professional Practice Community Engagement

and one elective

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1716 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 40 credit points.

Spring session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102864English Curriculum 2
102866English Curriculum 4
102868History Curriculum 2
102870HSIE Curriculum 4
102872Geography Curriculum 2
102874Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2
102876Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2
102878Music Curriculum 2
102880Music Curriculum 4
102882Technology Curriculum 2
102884Technology Curriculum 4
102886PDHPE Curriculum 2
102888PDHPE Curriculum 4
102890Languages Curriculum 2
102892Languages Curriculum 4
102894Mathematics Curriculum 2
102896Mathematics Curriculum 4
102898Science Curriculum 2
102900Science Curriculum 4

And

102082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments
102746Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices
102792Professional Experience 1

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1715 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 80 credit points.

Summer session

102085Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies

Year 2

Autumn session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102863English Curriculum 1
102865English Curriculum 3
102873Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1
102867History Curriculum 1
102869HSIE Curriculum 3
102871Geography Curriculum 1
102875Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1
102877Music Curriculum 1
102879Music Curriculum 3
102881Technology Curriculum 1
102883Technology Curriculum 3
102885PDHPE Curriculum 1
102887PDHPE Curriculum 3
102889Languages Curriculum 1
102891Languages Curriculum 3
102893Mathematics Curriculum 1
102895Mathematics Curriculum 3
102897Science Curriculum 1
102899Science Curriculum 3

And

102793Professional Experience 2
102811Action Research in Teaching

and one elective

Note: Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2. These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.

Mid-year Intake Accelerated Mode

Note: Students with a GPA of 5 on commencement of the course and who maintain a GPA of 5 for their first four units of study will be invited to enrol in the accelerated mode.

Year 1

Spring session

102081Adolescent Development and Teaching
102083Diversity, Social Justice and Learning
102086Designing Teaching and Learning
102605Professional Practice Community Engagement

and one elective

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1716 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 40 credit points.

Summer session

102746Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Autumn session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102863English Curriculum 1
102865English Curriculum 3
102873Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1
102867History Curriculum 1
102869HSIE Curriculum 3
102871Geography Curriculum 1
102875Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1
102877Music Curriculum 1
102879Music Curriculum 3
102881Technology Curriculum 1
102883Technology Curriculum 3
102885PDHPE Curriculum 1
102887PDHPE Curriculum 3
102889Languages Curriculum 1
102891Languages Curriculum 3
102893Mathematics Curriculum 1
102895Mathematics Curriculum 3
102897Science Curriculum 1
102899Science Curriculum 3

And

102082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments
102085Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
102792Professional Experience 1

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 1715 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) on successful completion of 80 credit points.

Year 2

Spring session

Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units

102864English Curriculum 2
102866English Curriculum 4
102868History Curriculum 2
102870HSIE Curriculum 4
102872Geography Curriculum 2
102874Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2
102876Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2
102878Music Curriculum 2
102880Music Curriculum 4
102882Technology Curriculum 2
102884Technology Curriculum 4
102886PDHPE Curriculum 2
102888PDHPE Curriculum 4
102890Languages Curriculum 2
102892Languages Curriculum 4
102894Mathematics Curriculum 2
102896Mathematics Curriculum 4
102898Science Curriculum 2
102900Science Curriculum 4

And

102793Professional Experience 2
102811Action Research in Teaching

and one elective

Note: Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2. These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.

Recommended Elective Unit Options are subject to semester offerings and availability. Students can choose one or more units from each elective area.

Educational Research

102852Researching Teaching and Learning
102512Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership

Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting

102168Principles and Practices of Evaluation
101651Applied Imagination

STEM

102508STEM foundations
102511STEM Pedagogies in Practice
102512Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership
102763Applied Robotics and Programming in Secondary STEM Education

Leadership, Care & Wellbeing

102098Contemporary Teacher Leadership
100701Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth
102158Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts
102912Mental Health in Educational Contexts

Inclusive Education

102150Universal Design for Learning
102166Person-Centred Practice
102149Inclusive Environments

National Literacy and Numeracy TEST

Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the following unit: 102793 Professional Experience 2 in the recommended sequence above.

These students should complete one unit from the following list to be eligible to graduate with a Master of Educational Studies.

1859 - Master of Educational Studies

Choose one of the following units if on offer in alternate years in Autumn Session

102159Designing Curriculum Futures
102149Inclusive Environments
102158Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts
102168Principles and Practices of Evaluation
102763Applied Robotics and Programming in Secondary STEM Education
102912Mental Health in Educational Contexts

Or one of the following units if on offer alternate years in Spring Session

102165At the cultural interface - learning two ways
102156Disability in Context
101652Ecopsychology and Cultural Change
102160Education Policy, Practice and Global Knowledge Co-construction
102146Effective Working Relationships
102148Engaging Communities
102161Leading Change
102154Technology Assisting Learning


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