Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)/Master Teaching (Secondary)
Western Sydney University
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About
This degree gives you a solid foundation in accounting, marketing, management, international business, modern history, geography, urban studies, and economics. With the eight subjects (equivalent of 12 months study) in the Secondary Teaching major, you learn how to investigate and critique contemporary education issues. When you graduate, you can go on to study Master of Teaching and take the first step to becoming an inspiring high school teacher.
For further information concerning the requirements for secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the NSW Education Standards Authority's (NESA) subject content knowledge requirements: Refer to Teacher accreditation on the NESA website.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business pathway course can transition into Master of Teaching (Secondary) after demonstrating suitability for teaching. Study in Master of Teaching (Secondary) will concentrate on contemporary pedagogy to apply your discipline knowledge to a classroom setting. This consecutive qualification can give you access to a teaching career in 4.5 years (accelerated mode) or 5 years (full-time mode).
For all teaching programs: Western Sydney University reserves the right to vary teaching programs to enable students to meet any additional provisions in relation to teacher registration, which may be required by relevant external organisations.
Areas of study
Business studies, education studies.
Career opportunities
For Business: Refer to 721005 Bachelor of Business. For Teaching (Secondary): Teacher in secondary government or non-government secondary schools.
Practical experience
Teaching practice and other field experience is offered in a variety of secondary school settings in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) component.
Professional recognition
Full accreditation for secondary school teaching in government and non-government schools in Australia and most other countries. Applicants should consult NESA's requirements for teaching.
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Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Student must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: English Standard.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
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Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process, and eligible students who have expressed an interest and received an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
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Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process. Eligible students who express an interest and receive an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.
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