Program Overview
The Teaching - Coursework (Secondary) at The University of Western Australia is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching - Coursework (Secondary) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,496 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching - Coursework (Secondary) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- National Literacy and Numeracy Test
- Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
- Perspectives in Aboriginal Education
- Development, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
- Professional Practice B
- Professional Practice A
- Differentiating the Curriculum
- Interventions for Learning in Years 7-12
- Teaching Contexts
- Teaching and Learning with ICTs
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0and
(b) a major relevant to secondary teaching curriculum majors offered by UWA;\xc2\xa0and
(c) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.(2) Applicants who have an Australian teaching qualification or equivalent as recognised by UWA are not normally eligible for admission.
(3) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,496 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 8,496 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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