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Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEMApproved Abbreviation: MTeach(Sec)STEM
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1848.2
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 095774A
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-stem/
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For Commencement Year 2018 to 2021 - please refer to 1848.1 Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM
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.
This course is an accredited professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor’s degree. It prepares graduates for careers in secondary school settings in particular science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) in NSW, other Australian states and internationally. The course provides a strong qualification in secondary STEM 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 (NESA). The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) STEM is an early exit point for students not seeking a professional teaching qualification.
Study Mode
Two years full-time.
Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor’s degree. It has been fully accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). 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 the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) and these units must match with the secondary STEM subject content requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authorities (NESA).
NESA Subject Content Knowledge Requirements
Where these undergraduate STEM study requirements are not met, applicants may be offered concurrent enrolment in up to four undergraduate units of study.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 5 in undergraduate study.
Applicants are required to successfully complete the non-academic capability assessment.
Additional Information for Applicants
Applicants are required to commit to attend a school two days per week during each semester in order to complete the Professional Experience in schools’ requirement, in addition to lectures and tutorials.
Current students transitioning from Western Sydney Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Secondary/Primary) are required to meet all of the above admission requirements.
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 the 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
- 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 12-month period prior to submitting an application.
Or
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 on the University's International website
English Language 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 in units 102086 - Designing Teaching and Learning, 102792 - Professional Experience 1, 102793 - Professional Experience 2 & 102511 - STEM Pedagogies in Practice, students must:
• Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
• Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
Link to Working with Children Check
• Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Link to 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 TASK and Numeracy TASK for:
102792 Professional Experience 1
Course Completion Prerequisites
Prior to enrolling in 102793 Professional Experience 2 students must have:
• Satisfactorily completed the national Literacy and Numeracy TEST which pre-service teachers are required to pass prior to their final professional experience placement (NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
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 as per recommended sequence below.
Year 1
Autumn session
| 102081 | Adolescent Development and Teaching |
| 102083 | Diversity, Social Justice and Learning |
| 102086 | Designing Teaching and Learning |
Spring session
| 102082 | Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units
| 102894 | Mathematics Curriculum 2 |
| 102896 | Mathematics Curriculum 4 |
Students may exit at this point with a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) STEM after the successful completion of 80 credit points of study.
1853.2 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) STEM
Summer A session
| 102085 | Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 102511 | STEM Pedagogies in Practice |
Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units
| 102893 | Mathematics Curriculum 1 |
| 102895 | Mathematics Curriculum 3 |
Spring session
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 102512 | Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership |
| 102605 | Professional Practice Community Engagement |
Start Year Intake Accelerated Mode
Note: Students with a GPA 5 on commencement of the course will be invited to enrol in the accelerated mode. A GPA of 5 must be maintained to continue in the accelerated mode after entry.
Year 1
Autumn session
| 102081 | Adolescent Development and Teaching |
| 102083 | Diversity, Social Justice and Learning |
| 102086 | Designing Teaching and Learning |
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
Spring session
| 102082 | Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 102512 | Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership |
Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units
| 102894 | Mathematics Curriculum 2 |
| 102896 | Mathematics Curriculum 4 |
Summer A session
| 102085 | Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 102511 | STEM Pedagogies in Practice |
| 102605 | Professional Practice Community Engagement |
Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements undertake two of the following Curriculum units
| 102893 | Mathematics Curriculum 1 |
| 102895 | Mathematics Curriculum 3 |