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Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Lead the future of STEM Today is day one on your journey to become that teacher - the teacher that helps them grow, the teacher that builds their confidence, the teacher they will remember. Western prepares you to be that person - with the Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM. With a greater reliance on technology, it's important that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to teach to the future. Western's newly developed Master of Teaching (STEM) prepares you to inspire the high school students of tomorrow. This degree explores the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and prepares you to meet the demands of the 21st century. You will learn how to inspire your secondary-school students to actively participate in and embrace these vital areas of learning. Get ready to teach tomorrow and beyond. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate degree program. When you graduate, you'll be eligible to register with the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA). Graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Are you interested in teaching high school students and inspiring future leaders? Review an overview of the program structure options below based on your current or most recent program of study to determine which is right for you. This program includes dedicated professional experience in high school settings as well as theory and curriculum subjects. What is your most recent qualification? Bachelor program in STEM: Are you completing a STEM related bachelor program? Transition into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM and complete it in 2 years full-time. Post-graduate STEM program (late-stage):
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. 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.
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