This 480 credit point course is designed for students wishing to become secondary teachers of English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Physical Science, Biological Science, Design and Technology, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Home Economics and for those seeking a career as a Teacher Librarian. Students undertake core Education units concurrently with units in their preferred areas of specialisation across the four years of the course, graduating with the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government secondary schools.

Central to the success of this course are the numerous opportunities that exist for students to make the connection between theory and practice through professional practice experiences. Partnerships between the University and a diverse range of secondary schools allow students to gain the experience they need to become successful and confident teachers. Commencing in the second year, practicum placements allow students to apply their knowledge of secondary education and build professional and generic employability skills in real classroom settings, culminating in a 10 week Assistant Teacher placement in the fourth and final year of the degree.

Another key feature is an emphasis on the use of Information Technology in learning and teaching. As well as gaining the professional knowledge needed to successfully incorporate IT into learning programs, teaching students develop their own IT skills, ensuring graduates are professionally prepared for teaching and have the confidence to promote student learning in new and innovative ways.

NOTE: To undertake a Professional Practice in a school, ALL students must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following valid clearance: 

• National Criminal History Record Check from the Department of Education WA.

In addition, all students 18 years of age and over must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following valid clearance:  
• Working with Children Check from the Department of Child Protection WA.

Further information is available at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/detcms/portal/

Standard University admission requirements apply.

Special Admission Requirements

For a major in Music, applicants must apply to WAAPA to arrange an audition. Applicants are assessed on:

• Successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument.
• Successful completion of a short aural / theory test
• A suggested level of performance is AMEB Grade V or equivalent.

Further information on the audition process is available from WAAPA at http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/

 
For a major in Visual Arts: Interview and folio presentation is required.

For a major in Drama: Audition is required.
 
For a major in Mathematics: A satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B, or equivalent is required.

For a major in Physical Science: A satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B and satisfactory performance in 3A/3B Chemistry or 3A/3B Physics, or equivalents is required.
 
For a major in Biological Science: A satisfactory performance in a course from the Science Learning Area at WACE stages 3A/3B, or equivalent is required.

Special English Entry Requirements

Applicants who have completed their secondary education studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, do not need to provide proof of English competency.

To satisfy the English entry requirements, ALL other applicants must show evidence of:
 
1. Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 or above with no score below 6.5 in each of the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing; OR
 
2. A TOEFL, paper based only, with a minimum score of 600 including a Test of Written English score of 5.0 or better; OR

NOTE: Graduates must meet the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) English language proficiency requirements for teacher registration in Western Australia. Further information is available at http://www.wacot.wa.edu.au/