Bachelor of Economics Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

This course is designed for aspiring secondary school teachers specialising in Business Studies and Economics. Choose this course to gain comprehensive knowledge in Economics as well as hands-on teaching experience.

The combined Vertical Stack course (undergraduate + postgraduate degree) enables you to gain a greater depth of disciplinary knowledge in Economics before you commence your teaching subjects in the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education from the second year of study. Gaining a wider and deeper understanding in the field of study gives you more confidence when you commence as a teacher.

You'll acquire a robust understanding of Economics, keeping you abreast of the latest developments, which schools highly value. The course equips you with essential skills in curriculum design and classroom management through 80 days of practical experience in one of over 200 partner schools across NSW.

Learn through a blend of theoretical study and real-world teaching practice, building professional networks that will support your career in education.

Progression to the final years requires maintaining a Credit average.

By completing this course, you'll earn both an undergraduate and a postgraduate qualification, fast-tracking your journey into secondary education with a wealth of career opportunities.

The combined "Vertical Stack" course (undergraduate + postgraduate degree) enables students to gain a greater depth of disciplinary knowledge in Economics before they commence their teaching subjects in the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education from the second year of study. Gaining a wider and deeper understanding in the field of study gives students more confidence when they commence as a teacher. Students enter the classroom up to date on the most current developments in the discipline, and this is highly valued by schools.

The unique vertical structure of this combined course means students do not need to meet the standard three Band 5 HSC results, including English, for admission into an initial teacher education course.

To ensure high quality teachers in the education sector, students need to achieve a Credit average in the first two years of their university studies before progressing into the final years of the program.

If students do not meet this Credit average, they are still able to continue in the Bachelor of Economics and graduate with that qualification.

Students spend 80 days in one of 200+ Secondary Schools across NSW. This practical experience with a trusted UTS partner school helps students gain the skills and confidence in curriculum and classroom management required for effective teaching in Business and Economics, and alsos help them develop personal and professional networks within and beyond education for their future career path.

Not only are students accelerated in their career pathway to secondary teaching by achieving two qualifications, including one at postgraduate level, within the duration of a single undergraduate degree, they will have the benefits of a range of career options.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application.

Applicants should also review the inherent requirements to ensure they are able to complete this course.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 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 iBT: 102-109 overall, a listening score of 28, a speaking score of 26, a reading score of 24 and 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 C1A/C2P: 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.

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.