C10406v1 Bachelor of Engineering Studies Master of Teaching in Secondary Education
Award(s): Bachelor of Engineering Studies (BEngSt)Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (MTeach)
UAC code: 600063 (TAS- Computing/Mathematics) (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 102567A
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 216
Course EFTSL: 4.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This new course replaces the Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education (Secondary) from 2021.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This degree combines a broad professionally focused and practice-based program focused on emerging technologies and software engineering with a teacher education course to teach Engineering Studies and Mathematics in NSW secondary schools. Students earn both an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering Studies and a postgraduate Master of Teaching in Secondary Education in four and half (4.5) years of full-time study.
It is suitable for high-school leavers and provides a grounding in disciplinary knowledge before engaging students in research-based studies of educational theory and practice as a basis for professional decision-making in the secondary school context
In the Bachelor of Engineering Studies, students develop skills in design and problem-based thinking, computer-aided design (CAD), database design, networking, coding, non-visual programming languages, systems analysis and social aspects of technology that prepare them for both teaching and non-teaching roles in and beyond the education sector. Advanced mathematical study provides students with additional quantitative skills and improves employability for aspiring teachers. Students gain the required disciplinary grounding to qualify for a first teaching area(s) in Engineering Studies; Software Design and Development, Information Processes and Technology; Industrial Technology (focus area Engineering); and an additional area in Mathematics.
The Master of Teaching core component provides students with research-based studies of educational theory and practice as a basis for professional decision-making in secondary schools. Students undertake teaching methods and professional experience related to their chosen teaching area(s) of Engineering Studies and Maths to develop skills and confidence in curriculum and classroom management for effective teaching.
Career options
Career options include secondary teaching in Engineering Studies (years 11-12), Industrial Technology (years 7-10 focus area Engineering) and Mathematics in a public or private school, locally or internationally (subject to meeting relevant employer requirements).
Please note: Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements. As of the date of publication, they can be found here. Both public and private sector schools can set eligibility requirements relating to academic performance among other criteria. Requirements to teach internationally can vary from country to country.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| A.1 | Historically and Culturally Informed aboutIndigenous Knowledge Systems: FEIT graduatesare culturally and historically informed, able towork as respectful professionals with Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander communities. |
| B.1 | Socially Responsible: Bachelor of Engineering Studies graduates are socially responsible professionals, able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, to assess personal, organisational,social, ethical and environmental needs and impacts of engineering systems. |
| C.1 | Design Oriented: Bachelor of Engineering Studies graduates apply design techniques and appropriate methodologies to develop engineered systems and components to meet stakeholder requirements. |
| D.1 | Technically Proficient: Bachelor of Engineering Studies graduates apply a range of discipline fundamentals, mathematics, tools, and techniques to design, implement, operate and evaluate engineered systems. |
| E.1 | Collaborative and Communicative: Bachelor of Engineering Studies graduates work as effective team members, communicating effectively, and operating within diverse contexts. |
| F.1 | Reflective: Bachelor of Engineering Studies graduates critically self-review their professional performance, to improve themselves and their teams. |
| MT.1.1 | Know secondary school students and how they learn, with an advanced ability to critically evaluate the physical, social and emotional dimensions of learners |
| MT.1.2 | Know the content and how to teach it, demonstrating an advanced knowledge of a teaching program in one or more disciplines to critically evaluate its delivery |
| MT.1.3 | Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning with an advanced knowledge of educational practice, pedagogy, policy, curriculum and systems |
| MT.1.4 | Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning |
| MT.1.5 | Engage in professional learning for educators |
| MT.2.1 | Plan and carry out extended analysis, and undertake independent research, of issues related to content-specialisations and teaching theories and practices |
| MT.3.1 | Create and maintain inclusive, supportive, well managed, diverse and safe learning environments |
| MT.4.1 | Research and plan ways to embed Indigenous Australian knowledges in the curriculum and acknowledge histories of Indigenous Australian strength, disadvantage and dominant culture privilege |
| MT.5.1 | Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the associated school communities |
| MT.6.1 | Communicate effectively using diverse modes and technologies in academic, professional and community contexts |
| MT.6.2 | Collaborate with learning designers, analysts and subject matter experts, using effective English communication skills, to design technology-intensive learning resources |
Key
MT = Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.5 overall, with a minimum of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules, and a reading and writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 610-633 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 102-109 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 73-78 overall with a 79 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 65; or CAE: 191-199 overall with 200 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 185.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English (Standard).
A sound knowledge of the fundamentals of programming is also recommended
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is four and half years of full-time study.
Course progression criteria exist and students are required to:
- satisfactorily complete the NSW Government’s LANTITE Literacy and Numeracy test before progressing to the first Professional Experience supervised teaching placement in Year 3
- achieve credit average results at the completion of 96 credit points (typically at the end of Year 2). Students who do not achieve a credit average are transferred to the relevant standalone Bachelor degree. Upon completion, they are eligible to apply to the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education via the regular graduate entry pathway.
Course structure
Students must complete 120 credit points of disciplinary content subjects in the Bachelor of Engineering Studies comprising 36 credit points of core subjects and 84 credit points of a major in Engineering and Technology Studies.
In the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education component students complete 42 credit points of core subjects focused on the foundation education disciplines of learning, motivation and adolescent psychology as well as addressing the education of students with special needs; and 54 credit points of teaching methods and professional experience relating to the teaching area/s chosen at application, as well as elective subjects.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students undertake professional experience totalling 80 days of supervised teaching practice in schools. Students work under the supervision of an in-service high school teacher in their area(s) of specialisation and are mentored by a tertiary education supervisor.
Course completion requirements
| STM91579 Secondary Education core | 42cp | |
| MAJ07129 Technological and Applied Studies / Mathematics | 54cp | |
| STM90356 Core subjects | 36cp | |
| MAJ03538 Engineering and Technology Studies | 84cp | |
| Total | 216cp |
Course program
Example programs for students undertaking the course full time are shown below.
Course programs are also available at study plan management.
| TAS major and Mathematics minor, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 | 6cp | |
| 48230 Engineering Communication | 6cp | |
| 68037 Physical Modelling | 6cp | |
| 48310 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6cp | |
| 60101 Chemistry and Materials Science | 6cp | |
| 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Autumn D Session | ||
| 013246 Technology and Applied Studies Teaching Methods: Technology (Mandatory) | 6cp | |
| 010048 Professional Learning | 6cp | |
| 010047 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling | 6cp | |
| 48024 Applications Programming | 6cp | |
| 48510 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 6cp | |
| Spring D Session | ||
| 010049 Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms | 6cp | |
| 37233 Linear Algebra | 6cp | |
| Autumn D Session | ||
| 013247 Technology and Applied Studies Teaching Methods: Engineering Studies | 6cp | |
| 013238 Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 48433 Software Architecture | 6cp | |
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Spring D Session | ||
| 013241 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 | 6cp | |
| 010046 Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48260 Engineering Project Management | 6cp | |
| Autumn D Session | ||
| 013404 Inclusive Education | 6cp | |
| 013239 Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 | 6cp | |
| 013248 Technology and Applied Studies Teaching Methods: Software Design and Development | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31080 Interactive Media | 6cp | |
| Spring D Session | ||
| 013242 Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 | 6cp | |
| 013408 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies | 6cp | |
| 013181 Technology and Applied Studies Teaching Methods: Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48620 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 31264 Introduction to Computer Graphics | 6cp | |
| Autumn D Session | ||
| 013407 Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education | 6cp | |
| 013182 Technology and Applied Studies Teaching Methods: Information Processes and Technology | 6cp | |
Professional recognition
This course is professionally accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a recognised secondary school teaching qualification. To gain employment as a teacher in NSW schools, graduands must meet the requirements of the NESA, including language proficiency.
Other information
Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre:
Local and current students:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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Future international students:
telephone 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
+61 3 9627 4816 (from outside Australia)
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