Degree Pathways in Secondary School Teaching

There are two pathways to complete a teaching qualification for secondary school teaching at Sydney University.

 

Joint (double) degrees program:

First degree plus postgraduate teaching degree

Programs

An integrated program in which Education studies are commenced in 1st year along with studies in other faculties. Candidates may graduate after 3 years with a general degree in Arts or Science, or continue for another 1 or 2 years to complete a teaching qualification

Candidates complete a first degree (e. g. in Arts, Economics or Science) and then enrol in a postgraduate teacher education program.

Qualifications

BA or BSc

BEd (Secondary)

BEd, BA

BEd, BSc

BA, BTeach

BA, MTeach

BSc, BTeach

BSc, MTeach

1st year BA or BSc BEd BEd, BA or BEd, BSc BA or BSc or BEc
2nd year BA or BSc BEd BEd, BA or BEd, BSc BA or BSc or BEc
3rd year BA or BSc BEd BEd, BA or BEd, BSc BA or BSc or BEc
4th year   BEd BEd, BA or BEd, BSc MTeach (2yrs) or BTeach (18 months)
5th year     BEd, BA or BEd, BSc MTeach (2yrs) or BTeach (18 months)

To become a secondary school teacher, you may wish to consider