Bunbury,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Humanities and Social Sciences Education in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
|
Mount Lawley Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,150
(c. USD25,737.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Tailored for aspiring secondary school educators specializing in Humanities and Social Sciences. Future teachers in these fields need comprehensive expertise across disciplines like history, geography, economics, and civics. The specialization content directly supports the Australian Curriculum standards and meets WACE syllabus and examination expectations. Course units address school curricula, instructional methods, and the creation and evaluation of educational programs.
Learning Outcomes
Apply in-depth understanding of Social Science curricula to design structured content and lesson plans with appropriate teaching sequences for secondary education. (1,G,H,I,J,K,N,P,Q)
Develop and assess diverse Social Science evaluation methods utilizing various resources, including digital technologies. (4,11,14,N,R,bb)
Apply technical, trans literacy, and creative skills to craft specialized learning approaches for Social Science students. (5,11,14,M,Q)
Effectively convey complex theoretical concepts and student learning insights to multiple audiences, including learners, families, peers, and community members. (6,7,Q,U,ee,ll,mm)
Independently and collaboratively design, execute, and assess creative teaching methodologies in challenging educational environments. (9,12,14,P,Q,T,dd)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of school provision. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree. Applicants must be able to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in a particular discipline to enrol in a major area of specialisation (eg. a Major in their bachelor degree) and intermediate skills to enrol in a minor area of specialisation (eg. a Minor in their bachelor degree), and provide a resume, In addition to satisfying academic entry criteria, applicants for pre-service teacher education courses at Edith Cowan University must also satisfy non-academic criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree, or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
All applicants are required to have completed a major in one of the specialist humanities areas: Economics/Business, Geography, History or Politics/Law (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) together with a part in another area of study: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Environmental studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Legal Studies, Politics, Economics, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level studies in a combination of Economics, History or Geography with two units at level 2 or above, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing, no score below level 7.0 in any of these components, and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.
All applicants are required to have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of school provision. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree. Applicants must be able to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in a particular discipline to enrol in a major area of specialisation (eg. a Major in their bachelor degree) and intermediate skills to enrol in a minor area of specialisation (eg. a Minor in their bachelor degree), and provide a resume, In addition to satisfying academic entry criteria, applicants for pre-service teacher education courses at Edith Cowan University must also satisfy non-academic criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree, or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
All applicants are required to have completed a major in one of the specialist humanities areas: Economics/Business, Geography, History or Politics/Law (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) together with a part in another area of study: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Environmental studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Legal Studies, Politics, Economics, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level studies in a combination of Economics, History or Geography with two units at level 2 or above, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing, no score below level 7.0 in any of these components, and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.
Tuition
AUD
36,150