Applicants must have completed:
an AQF Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA, noting that entry is competitive and based on academic merit; and
a major and preferably a minor in the Learning Area in which they intend to specialise, aligning with the Australian Curriculum (Majors consist of a minimum of 6 courses/27 units or equivalent with a minimum of 2 courses at Australian 3rd year undergraduate level or equivalent. Minors consist of a minimum of 4 courses/18 units or equivalent with a minimum of 2 courses at Australian 2nd year undergraduate level or equivalent).
IELTS total 7.0, IELTS reading 7.0, IELTS writing 7.0, IELTS speaking 7.0, IELTS listening 7.0
TOEFL iBT: total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
PTE Academic: Overall score of 65 AND Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification is for students who have already completed a three-year bachelor degree and would like to increase their employment prospects with a teaching qualification specialising in secondary education. The curriculum is solely focused on the education of children from Year Seven to Year 12.
Practical learning is a major component and you will complete 60 days of professional experience placements, starting in the first year.
The Secondary specialisation is taught at Mawson Lakes campus only.
Learning areas include:
Arts Education
English Education
Health and Physical Education
Humanities and Social Sciences
Languages Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
CRICOS CODE: 077217B
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Learning Area 1.1
Learning Area 2.1
Middle Years of Schooling
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Democracy
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Study Period 4
Reflexive Practice and Professional Experience 1
Learning Area 1.2
Study Period 6
Critical Perspectives of Education
Middle Schooling Pedagogies
Foundations of Learning and Development: A Child Centred Approach
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Elective
Learning Area 1.3
Learning Area 2.2
Reflexive Practice and Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice
OR
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Reflexive Practice and Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice
Teachers have a passion for learning and a dedication to the social, emotional, academic, physical and psychological development of students. Well-developed interpersonal skills, patience, as well as impeccable organisational and communication skills are key attributes of successful educators.
The demand for teachers is strong1. Graduates are able to gain employment as secondary teachers in schools and related educational fields in metropolitan and regional centres nationally and internationally. Employers include:
Department for Education
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)
Independent Schools Association (AISSA)
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
