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.

Bachelor of Arts graduates find employment in areas including communication and media industries, education, entertainment and arts, administration, government, cultural and heritage organisations, psychology and counselling (with further study), social and policy research and analysis, tourism and leisure industries, writing and publishing. By completing the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you will be qualified to teach in government or non-government secondary schools and colleges.