Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Translate your passion for the study of sciences into a career that inspires others, with a Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Deakin. Create unique course combinations with science specializations and graduate as a qualified secondary school educator.
Are you ready to join Australia’s largest profession?
Fast-track your studies and graduate with a postgraduate teaching degree in just four years. This combined course prepares graduates with the attributes, discipline-specific knowledge, professional behaviors and standards required to practice as a secondary school teacher in Australia, teaching from junior secondary to VCE levels.
Start with Deakin’s Bachelor of Science, and alongside your core units, choose two science majors that will lead to your postgraduate specializations. Create unique course combinations that when paired with teaching, customize your degree, and boost your employability. Study disciplines including:
- animal biology
- cell biology
- chemistry and materials science
- environmental science
- human biology
- humanities
- mathematical modeling
- plant biology
During your postgraduate studies, Deakin’s Professional Experience Program is a key part of your course, ensuring you have the practical skills needed from day one of your teaching career. Our professional experienced team works with more than 1,400 schools across Australia, arranging more than 7,000 placements per year.
Campus Information
Melbourne Burwood
The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin鈥檚 largest. A short trip from Melbourne鈥檚 central business district, Burwood offers the perfect balance between city lifestyle and suburban comfort. On campus you will find impressive buildings and world-class facilities, a wide range of learning and social spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you enjoy getting outdoors between classes, the Melbourne Burwood Campus also sits alongside parkland, which is great for walking, jogging and cycling.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Deakin offers you career support throughout your studies and beyond. We're here to help you explore your employment opportunities and equip you with the tools to secure your ultimate career.
Secure your ultimate career
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real?world expertise and practical skills in-demand from employers. We're committed to helping you become the most employable version of yourself. Using proven tools and techniques we’ll help boost your career IQ, arming you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to land that job and build a satisfying career. At Victoria’s #1 university for student support, you will get the assistance you need to succeed.^
Your careers and employment service
Prepare for the jobs of tomorrow with lifetime access to an award-winning university career service. DeakinTALENT empowers you to explore a broad range of career opportunities and build skills and experiences. Take the first step to shaping a career that aligns with your interests, values and skills.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- (standard class XII) 65%
COURSE TYPE AND AQF LEVEL
- Bachelor Degree (AQF Level7) (including integrated honours (AQF Level 8))
MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent, or
- Certificate IV in a related discipline, or
- Diploma in any discipline or 50% completion of Diploma in a related discipline, or
- Successful completion of at least two relevant Deakin University units.
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
- IELTS 6.0,
- CEFR Independent User B2, or
- VCE English, Units 3 and 4, score of 20
- Course Code: 089567C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
164000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 55 AUD
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