Course

Master of Teaching (Secondary) Advanced

Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(Sec)Adv

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1606.1

CRICOS Code: 061595G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2008 or later.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) Advanced is a recognised beginning teaching qualification for secondary teachers. It combines on-campus studies with in-school and other field experiences as professional preparation for effective teaching. The course is end-on to an appropriate Bachelor's degree. It can be taken either over two years or, in accelerated mode, in 18 months.

Study Mode
Available in accelerated mode of eighteen months, two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers (NSWIT).

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline with appropriate qualifications for secondary teaching.

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via the International Office office.

http://uws.edu.au/international

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC)

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Additional Information for Applicants:

The appropriateness of the studies taken in the first degree must be consistent with the qualifications standards set by the NSW Institute of Teachers Subject Content Requirements for Teaching in a NSW Secondary School.

NSW Institute of Teachers Subject Content Requirements for Teaching in a NSW Secondary School

Government Policies: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of education courses. At entry, this involves signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Accelerated Full-time mode (1.5 years)

Year 1

Session 1H

Pedagogies for Learning

Professional Experience 1

Secondary Method 1A

Secondary Method 1B

Choose two of

Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Literacies for Learning

Psychology for Teaching

Session 2H

Professional Experience II

Professional Experience III

Secondary Method 2A

Secondary Method 2B

Choose the remaining two of

Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Literacies for Learning

Psychology for Teaching

Exit point for Master of Teaching (Secondary) - 120 credit points

Year 2

Session 1H

Evidence-Based Practice in Education

Professional Residency

Full-time mode (2 years)

Year 1

Session 1H

Pedagogies for Learning

Professional Experience 1

Secondary Method 1A

Secondary Method 1B

Session 2H

Professional Experience II

Secondary Method 2A

Secondary Method 2B

Choose one of

Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Literacies for Learning

Psychology for Teaching

Year 2

Session 1H

Professional Experience III

Choose the remaining three of

Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

Literacies for Learning

Psychology for Teaching

Exit point for Master of Teaching (Secondary) - 120 points

Session 2H

Evidence-Based Practice in Education

Professional Residency

Students may exit with a Diploma in Education Studies after completion of the appropriate units for that degree. The Diploma in Education Studies is not a teaching qualification.

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