University of Technology Sydney

C10404v1 Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

Award(s): Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (MTeach)

UAC code: 600050 (Biology,Chemistry & Environmental Science) (Autumn D session), 600052 (Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics) (Autumn D session), 600053 (Mathematics & Mathematics/Physics) (Autumn D session), 600054 (Chemistry & Physics) (Autumn D session)
CRICOS code: 102565C
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 192
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus

Notes

This new course replaces the Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education (Secondary) from 2021. Students may use the 2020 selection rank for the Bachelor of Science (Flexible, no specified major) as a guide. The lowest selection rank for Autumn 2020 intake was 75.70.


Overview
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Rules and regulations
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

The Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching in Secondary Education offers students the knowledge and practical hands-on experience required to teach over 42,000 secondary school pupils studying Science subjects and/or 65,000 students studying Mathematics in NSW (NSW Education Standards Authority, 2021 HSC Enrolments by Course, 2021).

The combined "Vertical Stack" course (undergraduate + postgraduate degree) enables students to gain a greater depth of disciplinary knowledge in science before commencing the teaching subjects in the Master of Teaching from their second year of study. Gaining a wider and deeper understanding in their field of study gives them more confidence when commencing as a teacher. Students enter the classroom up to date on the most current developments in the discipline, and this is highly valued by schools.

The unique vertical structure of this combined course means students do not need to meet the standard three Band 5 HSC results, including English, for admission to an initial teacher education course.

To ensure that a high quality of teachers are maintained in the education sector, students need to achieve a Credit average in the first two years of their university studies before progressing into the final years of the program.

If students do not meet the Credit average, they will still be able to continue in the Bachelor of Science and graduate with that qualification.

Students spend 80 days in one of more than 200 secondary schools across NSW. This practical experience with a trusted UTS partner school helps students gain the skills and confidence incurriculum and classroom management required for effective teaching in their chosen discipline/s (Junior Science Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics and/or Mathematics), and also helps them develop personal and professional networks within and beyond education for their future career path.

Not only are students accelerated in their career pathway to secondary teaching by achieving two qualifications, including one at postgraduate level, within the duration of a single undergraduate degree, they have the benefits of a range of career options.

Career options

Secondary teacher in their chosen discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics and/or Junior Science) in a public or private school, locally or internationally (subject to meeting relevant employer requirements). The Bachelor of Science is a broad professional degree, equipping graduates to pursue careers in almost any industry such as biotechnology, biomedical science, medical science, environmental monitoring and management, chemistry, nanotechnology, physics, material science, statistics, data analysis, business management, logistics and scientific research.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

1.1 Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of broad science concepts and explain specialised disciplinary knowledge.
2.1 Evaluate scientific evidence and apply effective experimental design and/or mathematical reasoning, analysis, and critical thinking to apply science and/or mathematic methodologies to real world problems.
3.1 Work autonomously or in teams to address workplace or community problems utilising best scientific practice, with consideration to safety requirements and ethical guidelines.
4.1 Design creative solutions to contemporary or complex scientific issues by incorporating innovative methods, reflective practices, and self-directed learning.
5.1 Present and communicate complex ideas and justifications using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with discipline experts, scientists, industry, and the general public.
6.1 Develop knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capabilities to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within scientific contexts.
MT.1.1 Know secondary school students and how they learn, with an advanced ability to critically evaluate the physical, social and emotional dimensions of learners
MT.1.2 Know the content and how to teach it, demonstrating an advanced knowledge of a teaching program in one or more disciplines to critically evaluate its delivery
MT.1.3 Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning with an advanced knowledge of educational practice, pedagogy, policy, curriculum and systems
MT.1.4 Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
MT.1.5 Engage in professional learning for educators
MT.2.1 Plan and carry out extended analysis, and undertake independent research, of issues related to content-specialisations and teaching theories and practices
MT.3.1 Create and maintain inclusive, supportive, well-managed, diverse and safe learning environments
MT.3.2 Analyse: Use an appropriate range of techniques to investigate data and test hypotheses within the context of the workplace
MT.4.1 Research and plan ways to embed Indigenous Australian knowledges in the curriculum and acknowledge histories of Indigenous Australian strength, disadvantage and dominant culture privilege
MT.5.1 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the associated school communities
MT.6.1 Communicate effectively using diverse modes and technologies in academic, professional and community contexts
MT.6.2 Collaborate with learning designers, analysts and subject matter experts, using effective English communication skills, to design technology-intensive learning resources

Key

MT = Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.5 overall, with a minimum of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules, and a reading and writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 610-633 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 102-109 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 73-78 overall with a 79 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 191-199 overall with 200 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 185.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent (essential) requirements

Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.

Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the BABEd (Primary and Secondary) and MTeach (Secondary) (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Assumed knowledge

Physical Sciences – Chemistry and Physics stream: Advanced Maths, 2 Units of Physics or Chemistry and any 2 units of English

Physical Sciences – Mathematics stream: Maths Extension 1, any 2 units of Science and any 2 units of English

Life and Environmental Sciences stream: Advanced Maths, any 2 units of Science and any 2 units of English

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is four years of full-time study. The course may also be undertaken at a reduced load, provided it is completed within eight years.

Course progression criteria apply to this course see the course Rules and Regulations below.

Course structure

Students must complete 96 credit points of disciplinary content subjects in the Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences; Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics); or Physical Sciences (Maths). This comprises 48 credit points of foundational studies and 48 credit points of more advanced subjects.

In the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education component students complete 42 credit points of core subjects focused on the foundation education disciplines of learning, motivation and adolescent psychology as well as addressing the education of students with special needs; and 54 credit points of teaching methods and professional experience relating to the teaching area/s chosen at application, as well as elective subjects.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students undertake professional experience totalling 80 days of supervised teaching practice in schools. Students work under the supervision of an in-service high school teacher in their area(s) of specialisation and are mentored by a tertiary education supervisor.

Course completion requirements

CBK91926 Stream Choice 96cp
STM91579 Secondary Education core 42cp
CBK91927 Specialisation Choice 54cp
Total 192cp

Course program

Each student's course program reflects the teaching area/s chosen on application. Example programs for students undertaking the course full-time are shown below.

Course programs for each individual major and stream are available at study plan management.

Physical Sciences - Mathematics and Chemistry Stream, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics   6cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
013238 Mathematics Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
Spring session
35007 Real Analysis   6cp
37336 Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
Spring D Session
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
37234 Complex Analysis   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
Spring session
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
Spring D Session
013239 Mathematics Teaching Methods 2   6cp
013244 Chemistry Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Year 4
Autumn D Session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013240 Mathematics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring D Session
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Physical Sciences - Mathematics (Mathematics and Physics Major), Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics   6cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
Autumn D Session
013238 Mathematics Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
Spring session
68206 Optics   6cp
68413 Quantum Physics   6cp
35007 Real Analysis   6cp
Spring D Session
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
37234 Complex Analysis   6cp
37233 Linear Algebra   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
STM91907 Foundation Stream (Physical Sciences) 48cp  
Autumn D Session
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
Spring session
68606 Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices   6cp
Spring D Session
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013239 Mathematics Teaching Methods 2   6cp
013179 Physics Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Year 4
Autumn D Session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013240 Mathematics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90869 Electives (Secondary Education) 12cp  
Spring D Session
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90869 Electives (Secondary Education) 12cp  
Physical Sciences - Mathematics and Physics Combination Stream, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
Spring session
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
013238 Mathematics Teaching Methods 1   6cp
Spring session
35007 Real Analysis   6cp
68206 Optics   6cp
37336 Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations   6cp
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
37234 Complex Analysis   6cp
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
37233 Linear Algebra 6cp  
37252 Regression and Linear Models 6cp  
Spring session
013239 Mathematics Teaching Methods 2   6cp
013180 Physics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables 6cp  
37242 Introduction to Optimisation 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013240 Mathematics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring session
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Physical Sciences - Chemistry, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
Spring session
65411 Inorganic Chemistry 1   6cp
68206 Optics   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
Spring D Session
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
65307 Physical Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring session
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
Spring D Session
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013244 Chemistry Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Year 4
Autumn D Session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
013180 Physics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Spring D Session
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
Physical Sciences - Physics Stream, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
Spring session
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
Year 2
Autumn session
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
Spring session
68413 Quantum Physics   6cp
68206 Optics   6cp
68412 Physics of Energy   6cp
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
68416 Computational Physics   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring session
68606 Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices   6cp
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013244 Chemistry Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013180 Physics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring session
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Physical Sciences - Chemistry and Physics (Chemistry Major), Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
Year 2
Autumn session
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
Spring session
65411 Inorganic Chemistry 1   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
68206 Optics   6cp
Spring D Session
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
65307 Physical Chemistry 1   6cp
Autumn D Session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92319 Electives (Secondary Education) 24cp  
Spring session
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
Spring D Session
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013244 Chemistry Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92319 Electives (Secondary Education) 24cp  
Year 4
Autumn D Session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013180 Physics Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92319 Electives (Secondary Education) 24cp  
Spring D Session
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92319 Electives (Secondary Education) 24cp  
Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science), Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
91107 The Biosphere   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions 6cp  
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 6cp  
Spring session
91123 Nature and Evolution   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91132 Molecular Biology   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
91154 Ecology   6cp
Autumn D Session
013243 Science Teaching Methods 1   6cp
010048 Professional Learning   6cp
010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum   6cp
Spring session
91401 Immunology   6cp
65621 Environmental Chemistry   6cp
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology   6cp
Spring D Session
010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners   6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
91121 Aquatic Ecosystems   6cp
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
Autumn D Session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Spring session
91180 Immunology and Human Health   6cp
Spring D Session
013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1   6cp
013175 Biology Teaching Methods 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  
Year 4
Autumn D Session
013404 Inclusive Education   6cp
013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education   6cp
013178 Earth and Environmental Science Teaching Methods 3   6cp
013245 Chemistry Teaching Methods 3   6cp
Spring D Session
013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2   6cp
013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies   6cp
010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92040 Electives (Secondary Education) 18cp  

Rules and regulations

Course progression criteria exist and students are required to:

  • satisfactorily complete the NSW Government’s LANTITE Literacy and Numeracy test before progressing to the first Professional Experience supervised teaching placement in Year 3
  • achieve credit average results at the completion of 96 credit points (typically at the end of Year 2). Students who do not achieve a credit average will be transferred to the relevant standalone Bachelor degree. Upon completion, they are eligible to apply to the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education via the regular graduate entry pathway.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a recognised secondary school teaching qualification. To gain employment as a teacher in NSW schools, graduands must meet the requirements of NESA, including language proficiency.

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre:

Local and current students:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS

Future international students:
telephone 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
+61 3 9627 4816 (from outside Australia)
Inquiry form