Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

This degree gives you a solid foundation in accounting, marketing, management, international business, modern history, geography, urban studies, and economics. With the eight subjects (equivalent of 12 months study) in the Secondary Teaching major, you learn how to investigate and critique contemporary education issues. When you graduate, you can go on to study Master of Teaching and take the first step to becoming an inspiring high school teacher.

For further information concerning the requirements for secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the NSW Education Standards Authority's (NESA) subject content knowledge requirements: Refer to Teacher accreditation on the NESA website.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business pathway course can transition into Master of Teaching (Secondary) after demonstrating suitability for teaching. Study in Master of Teaching (Secondary) will concentrate on contemporary pedagogy to apply your discipline knowledge to a classroom setting. This consecutive qualification can give you access to a teaching career in 4.5 years (accelerated mode) or 5 years (full-time mode).

For all teaching programs: Western Sydney University reserves the right to vary teaching programs to enable students to meet any additional provisions in relation to teacher registration, which may be required by relevant external organisations.