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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching (Secondary)

  • Bachelor

This pathway offers you the skills, knowledge and experience to become a secondary school teacher specialising in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
CM034
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Combine your passion for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with the teaching profession and qualify as a secondary school teacher in just four years. This combined bachelor's and master's degree, the only one of its kind in WA, provides you with in-depth knowledge of the theory and practical skills required for secondary teaching. Choose to major in: Applied Human Geography Chinese Studies Classics and Ancient History English and Literary Studies
  • French Studies
  • German studies
  • History
  • Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
  • Indonesian Studies
  • Italian studies
  • Japanese Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Music studies
  • Music Theatre
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • 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.

    Entry requirements

    Admission requirements

    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.

    Bachelor of arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    School leaver admission requirements

    This course has the following prerequisites:

    Note: Depending on your chosen major/s, there may be additional prerequisite subjects.
    Bachelor of arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    School leaver admission requirements
    Minimum entry requirements
    Minimum entry requirements

    Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

    Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
    • 75.5
    Monash University Foundation Year
    • 254
    South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
    • 324
    Trinity College Foundation
    • 280
    University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
    • 61
    Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
    • 56
    Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
    • 75
    Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
    • 75.5
    Monash University Foundation Year
    • 254
    South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
    • 324
    Trinity College Foundation
    • 280
    University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
    • 61
    Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
    • 56
    Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
    • 75
    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    Online personal statement

    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.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    Online personal statement
    Admission requirements
    For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
    Admission requirements
    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency

    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.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency

    Study locations

    Albany

    Perth

    Career pathways

    Careers and further study

    This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

    Bachelor of Arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    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.

    Bachelor of Arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    Career opportunities
    Bachelor of arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    You'll be in high demand

    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.

    Bachelor of arts and master of teaching (secondary)
    You'll be in high demand
    Postgraduate study at UWA
    Doctor of Philosophy