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Fast-track your teaching career and confidently guide future generations. With the ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Master of Teaching (Secondary), you’ll learn innovative teaching methods that link practice with theory and apply your knowledge directly to the classroom in this unique site-based degree.
Commencing Terms
Term 1
Duration
1.3 - 1.7 Year(s)
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Campus
Kensington
Codes
UAC code 910201
Program code 8926
CRICOS code 073442C
Entry Requirements
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program
2025 Indicative CSP first year fee
$4,500*
2025 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
$9,000*
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  • 80 days’ practical experience
  • NESA accredited
  • Research-led teaching
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Overview

The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a full-time postgraduate teacher education course that will provide you a fast-track to employment as a secondary school teacher. This is an accelerated teaching degree, which includes practical in-school experience. After one year of full-time study, you’ll be eligible for employment as a secondary school teacher. Ìý

At ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ, we specialise in educational research and teacher education, with a focus on secondary and higher education contexts. Our secondary teaching postgraduate degree is uniquely designed to provide a nationally accredited teaching qualification, and support you as you transition into your first year of teaching.Ìý

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Key features

Channel theory into practice

You’ll learn innovative teaching methods that link practice with theory. The degree is founded on in-school experience and learning in practice with ongoing support from experienced ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ academics. The theoretical concepts you learn in your courses are applied directly to the classroom in this unique site-based degree.Ìý

Professional experience

You’ll undertake up to 80 days of supervised teaching in three schools, giving you professional practice and a wide range of teaching opportunities. With expert supervision from ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ School of Education staff and site-based teachers, you’ll be immersed in the classroom five days a week during your professional experience (PE) blocks.

Connect with the education sector

You’ll benefit from our strong ties to the education sector. ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ is a valued partner to industry, community and government organisations, domestically and internationally. We maintain close links with leading public and private schools in Australia and internationally, and are the only university to have a formal partnership with the NSW Association of Independent Schools.Ìý

¹úÃñ²ÊƱ School of Education is a preferred provider of professional development and training for the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Master of Teaching (Secondary) is also recognised as a formal teaching qualification in Australia and widely accepted internationally.

Why study at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ?

  • Study at a school benchmarked with the highest global rating for Education research (ARC, Excellence in Research for Australia)
  • Gain accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
  • Access to for domestic students
  • Be supported by our diverse, collaborative and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
  • Learn through research-informed teaching
  • Prioritise career success –Ìý¹úÃñ²ÊƱ has been awarded Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025)
  • Benefit from strongÌýindustry links and partnerships
  • Access world-classÌýalumni connections
  • Join aÌýglobal topÌý20 universityÌý(QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026)
  • Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities
Program Code
8926
CRICOS Code
073442C
Campus
Kensington
UAC Code
910201
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
96

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements for Master of Teaching (Secondary)

  • Undergraduate degree:ÌýA recognised three-year Bachelor degree which meets the prerequisites for their selected teaching methods/specialisation/s.Ìý
  • Minimum WAM: 60/100 (or equivalent).
  • ±õ³¾±è´Ç°ù³Ù²¹²Ô³Ù:ÌýAll students must qualify in one or more first teaching areas and, depending on prior study, may be eligible to qualify in two first teaching areas or a first and up to two additional teaching areas.Ìý

Applicants who do not meet the full subject content knowledge requirement for entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) due to missing one unit of study (equivalent to 0.125 EFTSL, or one semester-long unit) may, at the discretion of the Program Authority, receive an offer with conditions. They must complete the outstanding unit as an elective substitution (typically Year 1, Term 3) prior to graduating from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program.

Click through each teaching area below to find more information about the requirements

*These teaching areas can be taken as a double/extended teaching method specialisation.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Aboriginal Studies

    First teaching area (major in Aboriginal Studies)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Aboriginal Studies):

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?

    Coursework in your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Aboriginal Peoples’ relationship to Country

    • Colonisation, history and culture

    • Policies (e.g. segregation, assimilation, self-determination)

    • Land Rights movement & recognition of Native Title

    • Indigenous literature and oral traditions

    • Aboriginal languages and cultures

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enoughÌýrelevant coursework contentÌýin your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Business Studies

    First teaching area (major in Business Studies)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2Ìý

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Business Studies)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or aboveÌý

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit in each of the following:

    • Finance or accounting; and,

    • Business management

    Other coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Business Law (Australian/English)
    • Economics
    • Human Resource Management
    • Industrial Relations
    • Marketing
    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Business Management

    Ìý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enoughÌýrelevant coursework contentÌýin your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for DramaÌý

    First teaching area (major in Drama)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (Drama)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Coursework in your undergraduate study must include the following:

    • Performance

    • Production

    • Theory, and

    • preferably Australian drama

    Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Economics

    First teaching area (major in Economics)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Economics)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in Economics.

    Coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Economics

    • MacroeconomicsÌý

    • Microeconomics

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for English

    First teaching area (major in English)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in English)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Major -Ìýat least three units of study in:

    • Strong core of textual studies including English literature

    Minor - at least two units of study in:

    • Strong core of textual studies including English literature

    Other coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Linguistics

    • Media studies

    • Film studies

    • Drama / performance arts studiesÌý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Geography

    First teaching area (major in Geography)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Geography)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in geography.

    Coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study must include the following:

    • Physical geography

    • Human geography

    Units in Earth and Environmental Science may be considered, subject to a review for appropriate discipline knowledge.

  • Ancient History

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Ancient History

    First teaching area (major in Ancient History)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Ancient History)

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At leastÌýone unit in either:

    • Medieval historyÌý(5th–15th Century), or

    • Modern history (16th Century to now)

    Remaining units can be from:Ìý

    • Ancient History (up to end of AD 476 / 565 / rise of Islam)
    • Archaeology
    • Historiography

    Ìý

    Modern History

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Modern History

    First teaching area (major in Modern History)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Modern History)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit in either:

    • Medieval history (5th–15th Century)

    • Ancient history (up to AD 476 / AD 565 / rise of Islam)

    Remaining units can be from:Ìý

    • Modern History (16th Century to now)
    • Australian History
    • Contact and Aboriginal History
    • Early Modern History
    • Historiography

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Languages

    First teaching area (major in Languages)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 4 units at Level 2 or aboveÌý
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    Additional teaching area (minor in Languages)

    Ìý

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 2 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major/minor in a language including study of the spoken and written language. Units counted towards the major must be above an introductory level of study. The following languages are taught at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ:

    • Chinese
    • French
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Spanish

    Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university (e.g., Language Proficiency Tests) indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language. This verification may be obtained by completing a through the Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education (SiCLE), which is recognised by NESA as equivalent to minor or major-level study.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Legal Studies

    First teaching area (major in Legal Studies)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Legal Studies)

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit specifically in:

    • The Australian legal system

    Remaining units can relate to areas such as:Ìý

    • Law
    • Legal studies

  • Mathematics

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Mathematics/Physics

    First teaching area (major in Mathematics)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    Additional teaching area (minor in Mathematics)

    Ìý

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major/minor in pure or applied mathematicsÌýincluding at least one unit in:

    • Algebra
    • Calculus

    The major may include other studies of mathematics that are relevant to the central concepts, modes of enquiry and structure of the content/ discipline(s) (only one unit of statistics may be counted). Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content.

    Ìý

    Mathematics/Physics (combined specialisation only)

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Mathematics

    First teaching area (minor in Mathematics and minor in Physics)

    • Total units:Ìý8 semester-long units
    • Maximum 4 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 4 units at Level 2

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A minor in mathematics (four units), including at least one unit in:

    • Algebra andÌý
    • Calculus

    Mathematics coursework from your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Pure mathematics
    • Algebra – Groups, rings, fields, linear algebra, number theory
    • Calculus – Differential equations, multiple integrals, limits, continuity, real or complex variables
    • Geometry
    • Topology

    Ìý

    A minor in physics (four units)

    Physics coursework from your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Matter and space
    • Mechanics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Energy / energy transmission
    • Electric and magnetic reactions
    • Wave motion
    • Thermodynamics
    • Energy transfer

    Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical or physics content.Ìý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Music

    First teaching area (major in Music)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Major in music with a balance of music performance studies and the following:

    • Musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles
    • Periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, andÌý
    • Compositional techniques, and
    • Preferably Australian music

    The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline and preferably include Australian music.ÌýVocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior science teaching area or,
      • Two major senior science teaching areas or,
      • One major senior science + minor teaching area (excl. Music and Visual Arts)

      Ìý

      Senior Science: Stage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science: Stage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Biology

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Biology)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science including four units in biology (see applicable content below) and preferably at least one unit from another science.

      Coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

      • Biology
      • Genetics
      • Anatomy
      • Zoology
      • Physiology
      • Ecology
      • Biochemistry
      • Molecular biology
      • Cell biology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching area or,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching area

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Chemistry

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Chemistry)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science includingÌýfour units in chemistryÌýand preferablyÌýat least one unit from another science.Ìý

      Coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:Ìý

      • Chemistry
      • Biochemistry
      • Chemical reactions
      • Atomic structure
      • Chemical systems/processes

      Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate chemistry content.Ìý

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching area or,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching area

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements forÌýEarth and Environmental Science

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Earth and Environmental Science)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science includingÌýthree unitsÌýin Earth or environmental science andÌýone unitÌýin biology.

      Coursework in your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

      • Earth and environmental science
      • Geosphere
      • Atmosphere
      • Hydrosphere
      • Plate tectonics
      • Energy and geological changes

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • Two majors senior science teaching areasÌý(Investigation Science must be combined with another science teaching area)Ìý

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements forÌýInvestigating Science

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Investigating Science)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      AÌýmajorÌýin science includingÌýtwo unitsÌýin general, interdisciplinary or applied science andÌýone unitÌýinÌýeachÌýof:Ìý

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Earth and environmental science

      Refer to relevant coursework for individual science content.

      Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics and/ or chemistry content.

      *Investigating Science is only available when combined with another senior science teaching area

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching areaÌýor,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching areaÌý

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Physics

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Physics)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      AÌýmajor in scienceÌýincludingÌýfour units in physicsÌýand preferably at least one unit from another science.

      Engineering units may be considered as physics upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics content.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for society and culture

    First teaching area (Major in Society and Culture)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    Additional Teaching Area (Minor in Society and Culture)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework?

    At least one unit specifically in:

    • Sociology

    Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

    • Aboriginal studies
    • Anthropology
    • Asian or pacific studies
    • Civics
    • Cultural studies
    • Government
    • History
    • Philosophy
    • Politics
    • Studies of religion
    • Social communication
    • Sociology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Computing Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Computing Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      Additional teaching area (Minor in Computing Technology)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in computing or computing technology including at least two units that develop skills in information and communication technologies and information systems e.g., database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, coding and systems management, and skills in designing and producing digital products including non-visual programming languages.

      Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

      • Computing
      • Computing technology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Design and Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Design and Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major in design and technology including at least two units of practical application in designing and hands on producing (inc. evidence of the use of tools, equipment, and techniques to a high level in the production of working solutions to design challenges) in two or more of the following technology related areas:

      • Agriculture
      • Food technologies
      • Digital technologies
      • Engineering systems
      • Materials technologies (electronics, graphics, metal, multimedia, polymers, timber, textiles.

      Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

      • Agriculture
      • Architecture
      • Computing studies
      • Engineering
      • Fashion design
      • Graphic design
      • Industrial design
      • Interior design
      • Landscape design
      • Multimedia
      • Product design
      • System design

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Graphics and Multimedia Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Graphics and Multimedia Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      Additional teaching area (Minor in Graphics and Multimedia Technology)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in graphics and multimedia or equivalent discipline including studies in:

      • Technical illustration
      • Industrial design
      • Graphic design or multimedia design including computer-aided design (CAD)

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options).

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Textiles and Design

      First Teaching Area (Major in Textiles)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

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      Additional Teaching Area (Minor Textiles)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in textiles or equivalent discipline including:

      • Textile technology
      • Fashion design

      Including studies of:

      • Design
      • Properties and performance of textiles
      • Australian textile industry

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Visual Arts

    First teaching area (major in Visual Arts)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in visual arts including at least two units in art theory/history and two units in studio art making practice covering:

    • Practical studies in 2D art forms such as drawing, printmaking, photography, visual design, graphics, and multimedia and either:
    • Practical studies in 3D art forms such as ceramics, sculpture (ceramic, metal, textile, etc.,), installation and site-specific works,
    Or
    Ìý
    • Practical studies in 4D art forms such as animation, filmmaking, web-based art, game design, time-based works, graphics and multimedia.

    The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

    Ìý
  • Semester-long A semester, session, or term is a standard teaching period. Most universities operate on a semester calendar (two main sessions per year) or a trimester calendar (three main sessions per year). Each teaching period generally consists of approx. 10-12 weeks of instruction and study, plus an examination or assessment period.
    Units Individual semester- or term-length subjects (e.g., a 6 UOC course at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ, typically involving around 150 hours of lectures, tutorials, study, and assessment). These are the building blocks of your undergraduate orÌýpostgraduate study.Ìý
    Major study

    To meet NESA’s subject content knowledge requirements for a major teaching area, your previous study in that subject must add up to six units completed over three years. Of those six, no more than two should be beginner-level (Level 1) and at least two must be advanced-level (Level 3).

    Ìý

    Example:

    • 2x ABCD1000
    • 2x ABCD2000
    • 2x ABCD3000
    • For most teaching areas
    Minor studyÌý

    To meet NESA’s subject content knowledge requirements for a minor teaching area, your previous study in that subject must add up to four courses completed over two years. Of those four, no more than two should be beginner-level (Level 1).

    Ìý

    Example:

    • 2x ABCD1000
    • 2x ABCD2000
    • For most teaching areas
    NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) The state body that accredits all teaching degrees and sets the requirements for teacher accreditation in NSW. Students gain conditional accreditation with NESA during their degree and apply for provisional accreditation after graduation. Teachers must then maintain their accreditation by completing professional development and meeting NESA's ongoing requirements.
  • School sectors in NSW
    NSW Department of Education (DoE) The largest school sector in NSW, responsible for the administration and operation of public schools. DoE schools are government-funded, follow the NSW curriculum and are open to all students.
    Catholic schools NSW A network of systemic and independent Catholic schools that follow the NSW curriculum but are administered by Catholic dioceses or religious institutes. Teachers in these schools are required to support the Catholic ethos andÌývalues.
    Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW) Represents independent schools, which operate autonomously and may follow a variety of educational philosophies. While they also follow the NSW curriculum, each school may have its own governance and enrolment policies. Some are faith-based, others secular.Ìý

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations – this is why ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), youÌýdo notÌýneed to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree,ÌýÌýare for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Additional English language requirements:

A very high level of competence in spoken and written English is required equivalent to a Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.

General entry requirements for Master of Teaching (Secondary)

  • Undergraduate degree:ÌýA recognised three-year Bachelor degree which meets the prerequisites for their selected teaching methods/specialisation/s.Ìý
  • Minimum WAM: 60/100 (or equivalent).
  • ±õ³¾±è´Ç°ù³Ù²¹²Ô³Ù:ÌýAll students must qualify in one or more first teaching areas and, depending on prior study, may be eligible to qualify in two first teaching areas or a first and up to two additional teaching areas.Ìý

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Additional requirements

  • English language requirements:ÌýA very high level of competence in spoken and written English is required equivalent to a Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.
  • By the first week of your course in Term 1:ÌýYou will need to complete your Working with Children Check and anaphylaxis training.
  • Before going out to your first school placement: YouÌýwill need to undertake theÌý.

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Click through each teaching area below to find more information about the requirements

*These teaching areas can be taken as a double/extended teaching method specialisation.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Aboriginal Studies

    First teaching area (major in Aboriginal Studies)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Aboriginal Studies):

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?

    Coursework in your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Aboriginal Peoples’ relationship to Country

    • Colonisation, history and culture

    • Policies (e.g. segregation, assimilation, self-determination)

    • Land Rights movement & recognition of Native Title

    • Indigenous literature and oral traditions

    • Aboriginal languages and cultures

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enoughÌýrelevant coursework contentÌýin your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching areaÌýÌý

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Business Studies

    First teaching area (major in Business Studies)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2Ìý

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Business Studies)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or aboveÌý

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit in each of the following:

    • Finance or accounting; and,

    • Business management

    Other coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Business Law (Australian/English)
    • Economics
    • Human Resource Management
    • Industrial Relations
    • Marketing
    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Business Management

    Ìý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enoughÌýrelevant coursework contentÌýin your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for DramaÌý

    First teaching area (major in Drama)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (Drama)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Coursework in your undergraduate study must include the following:

    • Performance

    • Production

    • Theory, and

    • preferably Australian drama

    Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Economics

    First teaching area (major in Economics)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Economics)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units

    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above

    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in Economics.

    Coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Economics

    • MacroeconomicsÌý

    • Microeconomics

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for English

    First teaching area (major in English)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in English)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Major -Ìýat least three units of study in:

    • Strong core of textual studies including English literature

    Minor - at least two units of study in:

    • Strong core of textual studies including English literature

    Other coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Linguistics

    • Media studies

    • Film studies

    • Drama / performance arts studiesÌý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Geography

    First teaching area (major in Geography)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Geography)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in geography.

    Coursework from your undergraduate/postgraduate study must include the following:

    • Physical geography

    • Human geography

    Units in Earth and Environmental Science may be considered, subject to a review for appropriate discipline knowledge.

  • Ancient History

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited availability)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Ancient History

    First teaching area (major in Ancient History)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Ancient History)

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At leastÌýone unit in either:

    • Medieval historyÌý(5th–15th Century), or

    • Modern history (16th Century to now)

    Remaining units can be from:Ìý

    • Ancient History (up to end of AD 476 / 565 / rise of Islam)
    • Archaeology
    • Historiography

    Ìý

    Modern History

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or

    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Modern History

    First teaching area (major in Modern History)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Modern History)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit in either:

    • Medieval history (5th–15th Century)

    • Ancient history (up to AD 476 / AD 565 / rise of Islam)

    Remaining units can be from:Ìý

    • Modern History (16th Century to now)
    • Australian History
    • Contact and Aboriginal History
    • Early Modern History
    • Historiography

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Languages

    First teaching area (major in Languages)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 4 units at Level 2 or aboveÌý
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Languages)

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 2 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major/minor in a language including study of the spoken and written language. Units counted towards the major must be above an introductory level of study. The following languages are taught at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ:

    • Chinese
    • French
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Spanish

    Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Legal Studies

    First teaching area (major in Legal Studies)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Additional teaching area (minor in Legal Studies)

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    At least one unit specifically in:

    • The Australian legal system

    Remaining units can relate to areas such as:Ìý

    • Law
    • Legal studies

  • Mathematics

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Mathematics

    First teaching area (major in Mathematics)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    Additional teaching area (minor in Mathematics)

    Ìý

    • Total units:Ìý4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major/minor in pure or applied mathematicsÌýincluding at least one unit in:

    • Algebra
    • Calculus

    The major may include other studies of mathematics that are relevant to the central concepts, modes of enquiry and structure of the content/ discipline(s) (only one unit of statistics may be counted). Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content.

    Ìý

    Mathematics/Physics (combined specialisation only)

    Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Mathematics

    First teaching area (minor in Mathematics and minor in Physics)

    • Total units:Ìý8 semester-long units
    • Maximum 4 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 4 units at Level 2

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A minor in mathematics (four units), including at least one unit in:

    • Algebra andÌý
    • Calculus

    Mathematics coursework from your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Pure mathematics
    • Algebra – Groups, rings, fields, linear algebra, number theory
    • Calculus – Differential equations, multiple integrals, limits, continuity, real or complex variables
    • Geometry
    • Topology

    Ìý

    A minor in physics (four units)

    Physics coursework from your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

    • Matter and space
    • Mechanics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Energy / energy transmission
    • Electric and magnetic reactions
    • Wave motion
    • Thermodynamics
    • Energy transfer

    Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical or physics content.Ìý

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Music

    First teaching area (major in Music)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    Major in music with a balance of music performance studies and the following:

    • Musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles
    • Periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, andÌý
    • Compositional techniques, and
    • Preferably Australian music

    The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline and preferably include Australian music.ÌýVocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior science teaching area or,
      • Two major senior science teaching areas or,
      • One major senior science + minor teaching area (excl. Music and Visual Arts)

      Ìý

      Senior Science: Stage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science: Stage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Biology

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Biology)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science including four units in biology (see applicable content below) and preferably at least one unit from another science.

      Coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:

      • Biology
      • Genetics
      • Anatomy
      • Zoology
      • Physiology
      • Ecology
      • Biochemistry
      • Molecular biology
      • Cell biology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching area or,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching area

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Chemistry

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Chemistry)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science includingÌýfour units in chemistryÌýand preferablyÌýat least one unit from another science.Ìý

      Coursework in your undergraduate/postgraduate study may relate to areas such as:Ìý

      • Chemistry
      • Biochemistry
      • Chemical reactions
      • Atomic structure
      • Chemical systems/processes

      Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate chemistry content.Ìý

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching area or,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching area

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements forÌýEarth and Environmental Science

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Earth and Environmental Science)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      A major in science includingÌýthree unitsÌýin Earth or environmental science andÌýone unitÌýin biology.

      Coursework in your undergraduate study may relate to areas such as:

      • Earth and environmental science
      • Geosphere
      • Atmosphere
      • Hydrosphere
      • Plate tectonics
      • Energy and geological changes

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • Two majors senior science teaching areasÌý(Investigation Science must be accompanied with another science teaching area)Ìý

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements forÌýInvestigating Science

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Investigating Science)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      AÌýmajorÌýin science includingÌýtwo unitsÌýin general, interdisciplinary or applied science andÌýone unitÌýinÌýeachÌýof:Ìý

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Earth and environmental science

      Refer to relevant coursework for individual science content.

      Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics and/ or chemistry content.

      *Investigating Science is only available when combined with another senior science teaching area

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major senior scienceÌýteaching areaÌýor,
      • Two major senior scienceÌýteaching areas or,
      • One major senior scienceÌý+ÌýminorÌýteaching areaÌý

      Ìý

      Senior Science:ÌýStage 6 - Year 11-12

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Earth and Environmental Science
      • Physics

      Ìý

      Junior Science:ÌýStage 4/5 - Year 7-10

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Physics

      First teaching area (major in Science inc. Physics)

      • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

        Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

      AÌýmajor in scienceÌýincludingÌýfour units in physicsÌýand preferably at least one unit from another science.

      Engineering units may be considered as physics upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics content.

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minor teaching area, or
    • One double major teaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for society and culture

    First teaching area (Major in Society and Culture)

    • Total units: 6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

    Ìý

    Additional Teaching Area (Minor in Society and Culture)

    • Total units: 4 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

    Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework?

    At least one unit specifically in:

    • Sociology

    Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

    • Aboriginal studies
    • Anthropology
    • Asian or pacific studies
    • Civics
    • Cultural studies
    • Government
    • History
    • Philosophy
    • Politics
    • Studies of religion
    • Social communication
    • Sociology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Computing Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Computing Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      Additional teaching area (Minor in Computing Technology)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in computing or computing technology including at least two units that develop skills in information and communication technologies and information systems e.g., database design including relational databases and communication systems/networking, coding and systems management, and skills in designing and producing digital products including non-visual programming languages.

      Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

      • Computing
      • Computing technology

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Design and Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Design and Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major in design and technology including at least two units of practical application in designing and hands on producing (inc. evidence of the use of tools, equipment, and techniques to a high level in the production of working solutions to design challenges) in two or more of the following technology related areas:

      • Agriculture
      • Food technologies
      • Digital technologies
      • Engineering systems
      • Materials technologies (electronics, graphics, metal, multimedia, polymers, timber, textiles.

      Remaining units can relate to areas such as:

      • Agriculture
      • Architecture
      • Computing studies
      • Engineering
      • Fashion design
      • Graphic design
      • Industrial design
      • Interior design
      • Landscape design
      • Multimedia
      • Product design
      • System design

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options)

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Graphics and Multimedia Technology

      First Teaching Area (Major in Graphics and Multimedia Technology)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      Additional teaching area (Minor in Graphics and Multimedia Technology)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in graphics and multimedia or equivalent discipline including studies in:

      • Technical illustration
      • Industrial design
      • Graphic design or multimedia design including computer-aided design (CAD)

    • Subject content knowledge

      You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

      • One major + one minor teaching area, or
      • One double major teaching area (limited options).

      Ìý

      Teaching area requirements for Textiles and Design

      First Teaching Area (Major in Textiles)

      • Total units: 6 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

      Additional Teaching Area (Minor Textiles)

      • Total units: 4 semester-long units
      • Maximum 2 units at Level 1 or above
      • Minimum 2 units at Level 2 or above

      Ìý

      What counts as relevant coursework content?

      A major/minor in textiles or equivalent discipline including:

      • Textile technology
      • Fashion design

      Including studies of:

      • Design
      • Properties and performance of textiles
      • Australian textile industry

  • Subject content knowledge

    You must have studied enough relevant coursework content in your undergraduate degree to qualify for:

    • One major + one minorÌýteaching area, or

    • One double majorÌýteaching area (limited options)

    Ìý

    Teaching area requirements for Visual Arts

    First teaching area (major in Visual Arts)

    • Total units:Ìý6 semester-long units
    • Maximum 2 units at Level 1
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 2
    • Minimum 2 units at Level 3

      Ìý

    What counts as relevant coursework content?Ìý

    A major in visual arts including at least two units in art theory/history and two units in studio art making practice covering:

    • Practical studies in 2D art forms such as drawing, printmaking, photography, visual design, graphics, and multimedia and either:
    • Practical studies in 3D art forms such as ceramics, sculpture (ceramic, metal, textile, etc.,), installation and site-specific works,
    Or
    Ìý
    • Practical studies in 4D art forms such as animation, filmmaking, web-based art, game design, time-based works, graphics and multimedia.

    The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.

    Ìý
  • Semester-long A semester, session, or term is a standard teaching period. Most universities operate on a semester calendar (two main sessions per year) or a trimester calendar (three main sessions per year). Each teaching period generally consists of approx. 10-12 weeks of instruction and study, plus an examination or assessment period.
    Units Individual semester- or term-length subjects (e.g., a 6 UOC course at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ, typically involving around 150 hours of lectures, tutorials, study, and assessment). These are the building blocks of your undergraduate orÌýpostgraduate study.Ìý
    Major study

    To meet NESA’s subject content knowledge requirements for a major teaching area, your previous study in that subject must add up to six units completed over three years. Of those six, no more than two should be beginner-level (Level 1) and at least two must be advanced-level (Level 3).

    Ìý

    Example:

    • 2x ABCD1000
    • 2x ABCD2000
    • 2x ABCD3000
    • For most teaching areas
    Minor studyÌý

    To meet NESA’s subject content knowledge requirements for a minor teaching area, your previous study in that subject must add up to four courses completed over two years. Of those four, no more than two should be beginner-level (Level 1).

    Ìý

    Example:

    • 2x ABCD1000
    • 2x ABCD2000
    • For most teaching areas
    NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) The state body that accredits all teaching degrees and sets the requirements for teacher accreditation in NSW. Students gain conditional accreditation with NESA during their degree and apply for provisional accreditation after graduation. Teachers must then maintain their accreditation by completing professional development and meeting NESA's ongoing requirements.
  • School sectors in NSW
    NSW Department of Education (DoE) The largest school sector in NSW, responsible for the administration and operation of public schools. DoE schools are government-funded, follow the NSW curriculum and are open to all students.
    Catholic schools NSW A network of systemic and independent Catholic schools that follow the NSW curriculum but are administered by Catholic dioceses or religious institutes. Teachers in these schools are required to support the Catholic ethos andÌývalues.
    Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW) Represents independent schools, which operate autonomously and may follow a variety of educational philosophies. While they also follow the NSW curriculum, each school may have its own governance and enrolment policies. Some are faith-based, others secular.Ìý

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