Transition to teaching

If you are completing your undergraduate pathway to teaching degree this teaching term and are interested in transitioning to the corresponding Master of Teaching program to start in the next teaching term, please read the information below.

If you are an eligible 'Transition to teaching' student, you will receive a provisional offer into your pathway teaching program without the need to apply.

The Master of Teaching programs are:

Requirements to study the Master of Teaching

You need to complete studies in your first degree that meet the qualification standards set by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Students in the following programs:

  • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
  • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
  • Master of Teaching (Primary)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM

Must attempt the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), within the first year of the Master's program. You must satisfactorily reach the required standard (band 2) in the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education before enrolling in your final professional experience placement.

All Master of Teaching students also need to satisfactory complete an online interview, called QuEST, to assess your non-academic capabilities after registering in your program. A QuEST invitation is sent to your student email shortly after your provisional offer is made.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

The following programs fulfil the curriculum requirements for this degree:

  • 1670 Bachelor of Education (Birth-5 Years)*
  • 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
  • 1929 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary)
  • 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
  • 6048 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood and Primary)

* Only eligible to transition to further study in 1773 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

If you have completed another undergraduate degree not listed above and wish to complete the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), we advise you to check the requirements for primary teaching on the NSW Education Standards Authority Teacher Accreditation for NSW Primary Schools webpage to determine if your undergraduate studies are appropriate to meet the requirements for teaching in NSW.

Master of Teaching (Primary)

You need to have completed the equivalent of 80 credit points (or eight subjects) of undergraduate study from across the six Key Learning Areas. This is required by the NSW Education Standards Authority. For more information, see the NSW Education Standards Authority Teacher Accreditation for NSW Primary Schools.

Eligible students in the following programs who meet the six Key Learning Areas will transition to the Master of Teaching (Primary).

  • 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)
  • 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars
  • 6019 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)

Eligible students in the following programs who meet the six Key Learning Areas will transition to the Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).

  • 3736 Bachelor of Science – Pathway to Teaching (Primary/Secondary)
  • 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
  • 6048 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary)

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Eligible students in the following programs who meet relevant NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) subject content requirements from the following programs will transition to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program.

  • 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholar
  • 4791 Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 2804 Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 4742 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) - Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
  • 6021 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 4791 Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)

Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM

Eligible students completing one of the programs below will transition into Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM:

  • 3736 Bachelor of Science – Pathway to Teaching (Primary/Secondary)
  • 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
  • 3638 Bachelor of Science – Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
  • 1843 Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 6013 Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
  • 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) - Mathematics major
  • 3778 Bachelor of Mathematics (Pathway to Teaching Secondary major only)
  • 6021 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) - Mathematics major

Am I eligible to transition?

If you are a student in one of the teaching pathway programs listed above and are completing your final 40 credit points or less in your undergraduate degree during the current teaching term, you will receive a provisional offer to transition into the Master of Teaching program directly through Western Sydney University without the need to apply.

If you are a current student studying your final subjects in an undergraduate degree that is not included in the lists above, you should apply through the Western portal. (opens in a new window)

If you are not currently studying at Western Sydney University, you will need to apply through the Western portal. (opens in a new window) All current International students must lodge an application through Western Sydney University International.

FAQs

How can I receive an offer to the Master of Teaching?

You can be either invited to transition into the relevant Master of Teaching program or automatically receive a provisional offer, depending on how many credit points of your pathway program you have left to complete.

We will send you a provisional offer or an invitation to transition to your student email account from mid-May for mid-year intake and mid-October for start-year intake. You will then need to accept your offer before you can register in subjects through MySR (opens in a new window).

What kind of offer will I receive?

Your offer to the Master of Teaching will be a provisional offer that requires you to complete your current pathway undergraduate degree and meet the conditions to be awarded a bachelor degree.

What if I want to study a different Master of Teaching specialisation?

If you would like to study a different Master of Teaching specialisation to the undergraduate pathway degree that you've completed, you will need to apply through the Western portal. (opens in a new window)

Will I be able to enrol with a provisional offer?

Yes, you are able to enrol and register into subjects in the Master of Teaching as soon as you receive your provisional offer. However, you must satisfy the conditions of your provisional offer before the published census date, otherwise your enrolment will be discontinued.

How do I prove I have met the conditions of my offer?

Students in their final term of study no longer need to register to graduate. In the weeks following your final results your student record will be assessed to confirm if you are eligible to graduate. If you are assessed as eligible to graduate, Admissions will update your student record to confirm that you have satisfied your provisional offer and your enrolment in the Master of Teaching program will continue uninterrupted.

Check the Eligibility for Program Completion information on graduation eligibility requirements. Please contact your Academic Program Advisor if it is unclear if you meet program completion requirements.

What happens if I'm not eligible to graduate?

If you are assessed as not being eligible to graduate, your enrolment in the Master of Teaching will be discontinued. In this situation, you will be eligible to defer your offer to the Master of Teaching for up to 12 months to allow you time to complete your undergraduate degree.