Overview High-quality secondary education teachers focus on helping young adults reach their full potential. They're also often important role models guiding, mentoring and supporting students through what can be an exciting but also challenging time in their lives. If you already have an undergraduate degree and are interested in secondary education, this graduate-entry course will provide the skills and qualifications you need to teach in secondary school or work in associated fields such as curriculum planning, educational research or policy development. KEY FEATURES Your first bachelor degree or equivalent must contain an appropriate academic major (or at least six undergraduate units of study) relevant to the following areas: economics and/or business studies, English, geography, history, languages, maths and/or science. This course includes an academic stream comprising units in education, and a professional stream comprising units in curriculum, methodology and supervised school experience. It can be completed in two years full-time after credit for previous studies is granted. During the school-based professional experience component, you're supervised and assessed by an experienced classroom teacher who acts as a mentor. This practical experience enables you to develop a long-term relationship with your allocated school community. Macquarie is a leader in educational research, giving you access to the latest techniques and tools to start your career. ACCREDITATION Graduates are eligible for accreditation to teach in government and non-government schools. This degree is recognised nationally and internationally by education providers. SUITABLE FOR Students who already have an undergraduate degree and want to proceed to secondary teaching. 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. Please note a degree from a recognised university is required. You will have your previous studies assessed against the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards' (BOSTES) key learning area content requirements by UAC and the University. It is recommended that you consult the BOSTES website to assess your eligibility before applying. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS secondary teacher corporate educational services consultant educational planning advocate education officer within a range of public and private institutions government researcher, adviser or policy writer training agency consultant EMPLOYERS Department of Education and Communities Non-government schools Training agencies