Overview It's during secondary school that young people acquire the skills that improve their opportunities for good jobs or further education. High-quality teachers are often important role models guiding students through what can be an exciting but also challenging time in their lives. In this course, you'll complete a qualifying major, usually in the field of your first teaching subject. Subjects include business studies, economics, English, geography, history, languages and maths. KEY FEATURES Our program is University wide, meaning you learn teaching subjects from experts in each key learning area. For example you'll learn English from our world-class English teachers and researchers. You'll be taught by academics who are also researching the latest approaches to teaching. Macquarie is a leader in educational research particularly in the areas of information and communication technology, and maths and science teaching. You'll participate in a comprehensive professional experience program. You don't need to achieve an HSC Band 5 result in 3 subjects (including English) to enter this course, you only need to meet the ATAR requirements to be considered. ACCREDITATION Graduates are eligible for accreditation to teach in government and non-government schools. This degree is recognised nationally and internationally by education providers. Accreditation had been applied for to meet anticipated new government policy requirements around entry to teacher education programs. SUITABLE FOR Those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. This degree may also provide a foundation for other careers in associated fields such as educational adviser to government or other agencies, educational policy planner, educational researcher, training agency consultant, educator and trainer of adults. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS secondary teacher educator and trainer of adults educational adviser to government or other agencies educational policy planner educational researcher Majors Ancient History - Egypt and Near East Ancient History - Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity Chinese Studies Croatian Studies Economics English French and Francophone Studies Geography German Studies Human Geography Human Resources International Business Italian Studies Japanese Studies Marketing Mathematics Modern Greek Studies Modern History Polish Studies Russian Studies Spanish and Latin American Studies