Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

In secondary school settings, teachers who can provide inspiration and direction to their pupils are highly valued. The UWS secondary teaching program gives you
the best possible chance of becoming such a teacher and playing a leadership role for others. And, as a Masters level qualification, it can help you progress more quickly to leadership positions in schools.

But, if you want to detour into other non-teaching professions, the two degrees also stand you in good stead for different career directions.

Your study begins with the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) to provide a strong academic preparation and broad educational qualifications in any of a wide range of areas suitable to secondary teaching. Completion of an Education Studies sub-major is mandatory.

The three year Bachelor of Arts is offered at Penrith and Bankstown campuses. The final year Masters of Teaching (Secondary) is offered at Penrith. Completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) in four years involves study of the Master of Teaching component in 12months accelerated mode. The Master of Teaching is also available in normal full-time mode over 18 months, or the part-time equivalent.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Career Opportunities

As well as being prepared with all the necessary elements for initial teacher training, graduates will be prepared for a wide range of employment opportuntities. On completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Secondary), you will be equipped with communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for independent thought, as well as flexibility and adaptability in new situations increasingly demanded by employers.

Graduates have the opportunity to find employment in areas relevant to the major studies completed, which may include:

• communication and the media industries
• education
• entertainment and arts administration
• government, cultural and heritage organisations
• psychology and counselling
• social and policy research and analysis
• tourism and leisure industries
• writing and publishing

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Secondary) who wish to become qualified Secondary teachers, continue with the postgraduate Master of Teaching (Secondary). 

The consecutive combination of an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching Secondary) degree and postgraduate Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualification will give you direct access to a teaching career with improved prospects for career advancement. 

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.