Course overview
Students study their preferred areas of specialisation concurrent with a suite of core education units that address key educational needs of young people. Students graduating from this course will have the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government secondary schools.
Students aiming to fill specialist social sciences teaching roles in senior secondary (Years 11 and 12) can elect to specialise in Ancient and Modern History, Politics or Economics. Units in this program address key social science understandings and provide the content knowledge, skills and values needed to address the demands and opportunities of Humanities and Social Sciences in secondary schools.
Students aiming to fill specialist social sciences teaching roles in senior secondary (Years 11 and 12) can elect to specialise in Ancient and Modern History, Politics or Economics. Units in this program address key social science understandings and provide the content knowledge, skills and values needed to address the demands and opportunities of Humanities and Social Sciences in secondary schools.
Course record
Majors
Humanities and Social Science Education
Other Information
This course has practicum/work placement requirements.
Professional Recognition: The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) has accredited this course. To practice as a teacher, students need to graduate and register with TRBWA.
Cross-Campus Attendance: Students may be required to attend both campuses depending on their selected major and minor combination.
Professional Recognition: The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) has accredited this course. To practice as a teacher, students need to graduate and register with TRBWA.
Cross-Campus Attendance: Students may be required to attend both campuses depending on their selected major and minor combination.
Career Opportunities
Teachers of Humanities and Social Sciences in secondary schools
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students214
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- JoondalupWAAugust 2026
- JoondalupWAFebruary 2026
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