Bachelor
This subject area expertise, coupled with a teaching qualification, will see you thrive in the global knowledge society. A nationwide shortage of qualified secondary teachers who specialise in arts and humanities means you'll be highly sought after.
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
This course has the following prerequisites:
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
As part of applying for entry to this course, you are required to submit an online personal statement demonstrating you have the necessary personal characteristics to become a successful educator.
We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the Inherent Requirement Domains for an Initial Teacher Education Professional Practice PDF before submitting your personal statement.
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum 7.0 in the reading and writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the listening and speaking bands. For more information visit ELC requirements.
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
As a graduate of this course, you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally. This course will enable you to teach two secondary school (years 7-12) subjects such as Music Studies, English and Literary Studies, History, Political Science and International Relations, Indonesian and Italian. Your degree could also open up opportunities within government agencies, not-for-profit organisations or community services.
A nationwide shortage of qualified teachers within WA and across Australia means you'll be highly sought after.
Demand for secondary teachers is also set to increase over the next 10 to 15 years.