The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Masters (Coursework)
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About this course
Entry requirements
If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) must have a degree with six units in a discipline that is relevant for the school curriculum major, with at least two of those units studied at second year university level and two at third year university level;
and
(c) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
(d) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) must have a degree with six units in a discipline that is relevant for the school curriculum major, with at least two of those units studied at second year university level and two at third year university level;
and
(c) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and
(d) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
(a) an interview when requested;
and
(b) applicants undertaking the Music major may be required to do an audition
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) an interview when requested;
and
(b) applicants undertaking the Music major may be required to do an audition
Below is a summary of how the ELC requirement may be satisfied for admission to the UWA Master of Teaching.
At least two years full-time equivalent study at tertiary level in one of the following countries:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Republic of Ireland
- United States of America
- Canada (except Quebec)
- South Africa, where studies are taught and assessed in English.
OR
- A valid IELTS Academic overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum score of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the Listening and Speaking bands.
Note ELC must be satisfied by the application closing date. More detailed information can be found here.
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.