In secondary school settings, teachers who can provide inspiration and direction to their pupils are highly valued. The Western Sydney University secondary teaching program gives you the best possible chance of becoming such a teacher and playing a leadership role for others. And, as a Masters level qualification, it can help you progress more quickly to leadership positions in schools. But, if you want to detour into other non-teaching professions, the two degrees also stand you in good stead for different career directions. Your study begins with the Bachelor of Arts to provide a strong academic preparation and broad educational qualifications in any of a wide range of areas suitable to secondary teaching. Completion of an Education Studies sub-major is mandatory. The three year Bachelor of Arts is offered at Parramatta, Penrith and Bankstown campuses. The final year Master of Teaching (Secondary) is offered at Penrith. Completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) in four and a half years involves study of the Master of Teaching component in 18 months accelerated mode. The Master of Teaching is also available in normal full-time mode over 24 months, or the part-time equivalent.

As a graduate of this pathway you can establish a career in education, both inside and outside of the classroom, working in policy, curriculum development, education and administration. By completing the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you will be qualified to teach in government and non-government secondary schools and colleges.