TEACHING Post Graduate
TEACHING BIRTH-5 YEARS/ BIRTH-12 YEARS BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF QUALITY EDUCATION AND HELP TO NURTURE THE CRITICAL THINKERS OF TOMORROW. The School of Education at Western Sydney University is at the forefront of preparing teachers to work in the technologically rich and diverse environments that are the classrooms and early childhood settings of the 21st century. The Master of Teaching (Birth 5 Years/Birth 12 Years) meets the requirements for teaching in prior to school and primary school settings. It has a strong focus on leadership, diversity and social justice, partnerships with families, and communities and research. WHAT YOU LL STUDY Combining practical teaching skills with contemporary approaches and theories, Western Sydney University aims to produce graduates with highly-developed critical thinking and problem solving skills, and the capacity to engage in reflective practice. Students study all curriculum areas and have a range of practical experiences across the early childhood and primary teaching contexts. Students will be required to demonstrate their suitability to teaching. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Master of Teaching (Birth 12 Years) provides you with a teaching qualification relevant to early childhood settings, such as preschool and long day care, and kindergarten to year 6 classes in primary schools. Should you choose to exit with the Master of Teaching (Birth 5 Years) you can work as a teacher or director in early childhood programs, including child care centres and preschools, take on professional roles in resource centres, family support programs and family day care schemes, and work as a consultant in the early childhood field. 2 Western Sydney University
UAC Code 950904 Apply Direct Code 1783 CRICOS Code Duration Location Intakes MASTER OF TEACHING (BIRTH 5 YEARS/BIRTH 12 YEARS) 071442G 1.5-2.5F/3-5P or 1-1.5F accelerated Bankstown March and July Admission Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to Teaching programs are not included in the GPA requirement. Applicants will be required to successfully complete the non-academic capability assessment. Key: F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. westernsydney.edu.au 3
MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) All children need teachers who have a strong understanding and knowledge of the theories and practices which can create high-quality and engaging classrooms. Our team also recognises that children from diverse and low SES backgrounds are often more in need of a caring, theoretically informed and creative teacher who can engage students in learning experiences of high intellectual quality. The Master of Teaching (Primary) degree brings together these ideas in a program that prepares teachers to be future focused, energetic and enterprising, and ready to work productively for the diversity of students in Sydney's Greater West and beyond. WHAT YOU LL STUDY The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a professional qualifying degree that capitalises upon the detailed subjectspecific knowledge developed through undergraduate studies in compliance with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) subject content requirements for teaching. It is a course that offers intensive and rewarding experiences with the focus on becoming a curriculum specialist teacher in primary schools. Our courses provide a strong background in the learning needs of individual children at different academic levels and from different social and cultural backgrounds. Students are involved in authentic learning experiences across all NSW Key Learning Areas in curriculum units and are encouraged to develop engaging teaching practices in pedagogy units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Master of Teaching (Primary) is an accredited teaching degree which qualifies graduates to teach in primary schools. The combined degree qualifies graduates as teachers in primary school with a specialisation in an Arts major, such as: Cultural and Social Analysis English History and Political Thought Indigenous Australian Studies International Relations and Asian Studies Islamic Studies Language Linguistics Philosophy Psychological Studies. 4 Western Sydney University
UAC Code 950906 Apply Direct Code 1781 CRICOS Code Duration Location Intakes Admission MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) 067904F Key: F = Full-time; P = Part-time. 2F/4P or 1.5F/3P Bankstown March and July Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to Teaching programs are not included in the GPA requirement. Applicants will be required to successfully complete the non-academic capability assessment. westernsydney.edu.au 5
MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) The Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree helps to prepare individuals with a passion for their particular subject area to be teachers who are confident and skilled education practitioners. Our teaching graduates are able to cater for the wide academic, social, cultural and linguistic diversity of young people in Western Sydney and more broadly throughout NSW, Australia and increasingly the world. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a professional qualifying degree that capitalises on the detailed subjectspecific knowledge developed through undergraduate studies in line with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) subject content requirements for teaching. It is a course that offers intensive and rewarding experiences with the focus on becoming a curriculum specialist teacher in secondary schools. WHAT YOU LL STUDY The Master of Teaching (Secondary) combines a variety of on-campus experiences with field-based and online learning opportunities. Students will be required to demonstrate their suitability for teaching. Units are delivered by highly experienced educators, researchers and practising teachers, who are all experts in their chosen fields. Our approach is to embed teaching practice in all our units, with opportunities for course participants to begin to practice and develop their skills and knowledge as teachers with a particular emphasis upon creativity and innovation. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The dual qualification of an undergraduate degree and postgraduate teaching qualification provides great flexibility. You will be qualified as a secondary school teacher, so you can teach in government and non-government schools in Australia and in most other countries. You could also pursue other career interests in the field of your undergraduate degree, education policy, curriculum development and education administration or even generalist positions, since many of the generic skills of your teaching degree teamwork and leadership, communication and organisation are highly valued by employers. Later on, of course, you could bring that valuable practical experience back into a teaching career. 6 Western Sydney University
UAC Code 950920 Apply Direct Code 1714 CRICOS Code Duration Location Intakes Admission MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) 057369G 2F/4P or 1.5F/3P Penrith Key: F = Full-time; P = Part-time. March and July Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to Teaching programs are not included in the GPA requirement. Applicants will be required to successfully complete the non-academic capability assessment. westernsydney.edu.au 7
MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) STEM The Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM is an accredited professional teaching qualification for those who have obtained an appropriate bachelor s degree. WHAT YOU LL STUDY The course provides a strong qualification in secondary science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics education, and is taught on campus and in schools, through innovative blending teaching and learning approaches. Our graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for graduate teachers, required for registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Teaching in the secondary science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics fields. 8 Western Sydney University
UAC Code 950937 Apply Direct Code 1848.1 MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) STEM CRICOS Code Duration Location Intakes Admission Key: F = Full-time. 095774A 2F Penrith March and July Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) and these units must match the secondary STEM subject content requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority. nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/future-returning-teachers/become-a-teacher/ Achieved a minimum GPA of 5 in undergraduate study. Applicants will be required to successfully complete the non-academic capability assessment. Where these requirements are not met, applicants may be offered concurrent enrolment in up to four undergraduate units of study. Applicants are required to commit to attending a school two days per week during each semester. Current students transitioning from the Western Sydney Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Secondary/Primary) are required to meet all of the above admission requirements. westernsydney.edu.au 9
WHY POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY? You ve come a long way. Go further. Located in the heart of one of Australia s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to postgraduate students with the drive, ambition and will to succeed. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities on the globe, Western Sydney is a world-class university with a growing international reach and reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research. To take your career to the next level, you need more than classrooms, more than theory. That s why we offer a combination of on-campus, online and clinical learning environments, with real-life, on-the-ground, hands-on opportunities for skill development in professional and community settings. We value academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. And we continue to challenge traditional notions of what a university should be by pushing the boundaries of how knowledge is exchanged. We equip our postgrads with the means to do more than just advance their careers. We are unlocking the potential of the next generation of global citizens, leaders and change-makers. PROGRESS. UNLIMITED. Application Information ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 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 (UAC) website at uac.edu.au RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING You may be granted special equivalence or advance standing for academic, professional and/or any other qualifications you hold on the basis of evidence submitted at the time of application. You may apply for advanced standing if you have studied units in the degree as part of previous postgraduate study. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students need to apply direct to the University. Part-time mode for these courses is not available to international students due to Australian student visa regulations. Application forms and information on admissions are available at westernsydney.edu.au/admissions Alternatively, students can enrol in The College Master of Teaching Direct Entry English Program, a 12-week course that aims to develop students' English language proficiency to enable them to communicate confidently, express ideas effectively and achieve rhetorical competence to the standard required by professional teachers. Please visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/course/ english_programs/master_of_teaching_ direct_entry_english_program HOW TO APPLY Applications for this course can be made online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) at uac.edu.au/postgraduate or apply direct at https://westernsydney.uac. edu.au/ws/ For information about studying at Western Sydney University, including courses, tuition fees, English requirements, intakes, assessment methods, accommodation options and living in Australia, please visit westernsydney.edu.au/international POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS Postgraduate Information Sessions are held throughout the year, and give you the opportunity to meet academic and professional staff, and to ask questions about courses, admission, fees and more. At these sessions, you will gain a better understanding of course content, what you can expect from the program and possible career paths. To register for a Postgraduate Information Session, visit westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduatesessions CONTACT US To discuss your study goals and career options, contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email postgraduatestudy@westernsydney.edu.au To view the full range of postgraduate courses available visit westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate DISCLAIMER Western Sydney University reserves the right to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. In the event that the course or courses are to be changed, or in the event of cancellation, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified on their application. CRICOS provider code: 00917K westernsydney.edu.au 11
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