Course overview
You can start this course in Albany before transferring to UWA in Perth to complete your degree.
Career opportunities: Secondary School Teacher in your chosen specialisation, and specialist education roles such as Education Officer.
Our Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching (Secondary) provides you with in-depth knowledge of the theory and practical skills required for secondary teaching. This degree allows you to combine your passion for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with the teaching profession and qualify as a secondary school teacher in just four years. You could work across government, independent or Catholic education school settings.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- You’ll gain two qualifications – a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Teaching (Secondary) – in just 4 years instead of 5.
- Get classroom ready with 13 weeks of professional practice in schools.
- There are strong employment opportunities (national shortage of teachers, plus you’ll qualify to teach two secondary school subjects).
- Our graduates are in high demand. UWA’s Graduate School of Education achieved the highest employer reputation score of all Western Australian Education Faculties in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2020.
Course record
Career Opportunities
High school teacher, art teacher, music teacher, language teacher, history teacher and more.
Majors
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Albany CentreWAAugust 2026
- Albany CentreWAFebruary 2026
- Albany CentreWA

