Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching (Secondary)

2022 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2022 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2022.  Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Duration	4-years full-time or part-time equivalent
VTAC Codes	1400510311 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
CRICOS course code	089567C Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	D304
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7/9.

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Professional recognition
• Career opportunities
• Participation requirements
• Mandatory student checks
• Fees and charges
• Course Learning Outcomes
• Course rules
• Course structure
• Other learning experiences
• Research and research-related study

Course overview

Translate your passion for the study of sciences into a career that inspires others, with a Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Deakin. Create unique course combinations with science specialisations and graduate as a qualified secondary school educator.

This industry-led combined degree allows you to fast-track your studies and graduate with two degrees in just four years. You will explore a broad range of science disciplines before focusing on a specialisation.

At the same time, develop the attributes, discipline-specific knowledge and professional behaviours required to practise as a secondary school teacher in Australia. Learn by doing and build practical experience through hands-on lab work, professional placements, work-integrated learning and international study experiences.

Are you ready to join Australia’s largest profession?

Start with Deakin’s Bachelor of Science and choose two science majors that will lead to your postgraduate specialisations. Create unique course combinations that when paired with teaching core unit, customise your degree and boost your employability. Study disciplines including:

• biology or general science
• chemistry or general science
• environmental science or general science
• mathematics.

During your postgraduate studies, Deakin’s Professional Experience Program is a key part of your course, ensuring you have the practical skills needed from day one of your teaching career. Working with more than 1400 schools across Australia, we will arrange at least 60-days of placements for you in schools where you will learn from experienced teachers. You will have access to specialised teaching spaces on campus to prepare for teaching.

Take part in our study abroad and work-integrated learning programs and gain invaluable experience you won’t find in the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of our Global Science and Technology Program* or develop industry-relevant skills through our professional learning placements.

Before beginning your Master of Teaching, prospective education students need to successfully complete the Casper test – an online, video scenario-based test that lets you demonstrate your suitability for a teaching career.

* Overseas study programs to be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government travel restrictions.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) program standards and the Australian professional standards for graduate teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration in Victoria or interstate may be required to provide further information. Applicants are advised to check the registration requirements in their state or territory, carefully. 

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry major) has been professionally accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Graduates of this course are encouraged to apply for membership of the respective local branch of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary), you will be qualified to teach in secondary schools within Victoria, in the private, independent or public education sectors. Your specialisations and advanced knowledge will also open doors to roles in:

• community services
• government agencies
• not-for-profit organisations

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Participation requirements

Professional Experience Placements are a compulsory component of the course and a requirement for registration as a graduate teacher. Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Students are required to check the placement calendars published on the Professional Experience Office website each year. Placement takes priority over employment and placement periods are generally block placements of 5 full time days per week over 2-5 weeks.

Course delivery is blended and students are required to dedicate time to weekly engagement with located or cloud teaching and learning activities and resources. This is recommended at combined total 8-10 hours per week per unit including active learning/engagement either face to face or online, and independent study.

Some units will require students to attend schools or institutions for site-based learning and teaching experiences. Some units will require students to attend schools or institutions for site-based learning and teaching experiences. Some units can only be completed face to face at Burwood or as Cloud study. Students are advised to check the unit delivery options for each required unit. 

Mandatory student checks

Teacher Education Graduation requirements

Students undertaking an initial teacher education course must pass an approved literacy and numeracy test in order to be eligible to graduate and apply for teacher registration. Learn more about the literacy and numeracy test.

Working with Children Check

Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. Learn more about Working with Children Checks.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.

Course Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of the single degree.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary), students must complete a total of 36 credit points of units comprising of:

Bachelor of Science studies

Students must complete: 

1.  7 credit points of core science units (noting that students undertaking D304 are not required to undertake SLE209 Science and Society – core unit in the single degree S320 Bachelor of Science.)

2.  2 credit points of units as follows: 

• Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent take SLE133 and SLE155

• Students who completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent take SLE155 and 1 credit point elective (must be Science course grouped)

3. 1 credit point Mathematics unit as follows, one of;

SIT190 Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs or;

SIT191 Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis.

4. One approved Bachelor of Science major sequence of at least 6 credit points selected from:

• One of Animal Biology, Cell Biology and Genomics, Human Biology or Plant Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Mathematical Modelling

5.  5 credit points of Science course grouped elective units chosen from a second Bachelor of Science major listed above*

• 7 core units (8 credit points)
• 2 curriculum study units in first teaching method area
• 2 curriculum study units in second teaching method area

This course includes 60-days of supervised professional experience, and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment.  Successful completion of this course indicates that a student has met the expected standard of performance for each of the Graduate Teacher Standards.

Students are also required to complete below two zero (0) credit point units ELN010 and ELN011 as part of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) andAAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in order to graduate from their course.

Course structure

Bachelor of Science structure

Core Units

SLE103

Ecology and the Environment

SLE111

Cells and Genes

SLE115

Essential Skills in Science

SLE123

Physics for the Life Sciences

SLE200

Communicating Science Ideas

SLE352

Community Science Project

SLE010

Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)

STP010

Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

Plus 1 credit point from:

SIT190

Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs

or 

SIT191

Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Plus 2 credit points as follows:

SLE133

Chemistry in Our World

SLE155

Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (^)

Or

SLE155

Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (^)

And

1 elective unit (science course grouped)

^Assumed knowledge: SLE133 Chemistry in our World or high achievement in VCE Chemistry 3 and 4 (or equivalent)

Major sequences - Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability

Students must complete 6 credit points from one of the following:

One of Animal Biology , Cell Biology and Genomics, Human Biology, or Plant Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Mathematical Modelling

Plus 5 credit points of Science course grouped elective units chosen from a second Bachelor of Science major listed above*

*Note: Students wishing to pursue studies in Geography should discuss unit selections with their enrolment officer.

Plus 4 credit points selected from: 

EDU201

Educational Psychology

EDU202

Educators and Learners

EDU203

Literacy, Numeracy and Education

EDU301

Culture, Diversity and Participation in Education

EDU302

Education and Humanitarian Development

EDU303

Education, Communication and Technology

Secondary Curriculum Study Units

All Secondary candidates will have 2 methods (disciplines) as reflected in their undergraduate major and minor sequences related to the Australian Curriculum.

Candidates undertake 2 curriculum studies units (as prescribed) per method (4 units for dual/double), across 1 or 2 learning areas.

Note: D304 permits a choice between learning areas 2 or 3 from the Secondary Curriculum learning areas of 1:English, 2:Mathematics, 3:Science, 4:Humanities, 5:Languages, 6:Health and PE, 7:The Arts.

Learning Area 2: Mathematics

Single method: Mathematics

ESM724

Mathematics Curriculum Inquiry

ESM725

Mathematics Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

Learning Area 3: Science

Single method: One of Science, Biology, Chemistry, Env. Science

ESS744

Science Curriculum Inquiry

Plus one of

ESS767

Biology Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS768

Chemistry Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS742

Environmental Science Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS755

General Science Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

Dual method: Two of Science, Biology, Chemistry, Env. Science

ESS744

Science Curriculum Inquiry

ESS741

Sustainability and Environmental Education

Plus two of

ESS767

Biology Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS768

Chemistry Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS742

Environmental Science Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

ESS755

General Science Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

Master of Teaching structure

ELN010

Australian Literacy Test (zero (0) credit points)

ELN011

Australian Numeracy Test (zero (0) credit points)

7 core units (8 credit points)

EEE754

Language, Literacy and Learning

EEE755

Numeracy, Social Justice and New Pedagogies

EEE756

Health, Wellbeing and Inclusive Education

EEH730

Promoting Student Wellbeing

Professional Experience Placement Units*

EPR731

Orientation to the Teaching Profession

EPR732

Building Capacity in Professional Experience

EPR735

Reflecting On Practice in Professional Experience (2 credit points)

*please note unit rules for order in which these must be completed

Plus two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a first teaching method area

Plus two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a second teaching method area

Professional Experience Placement

Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check before commencing school experience in Trimester 3 of Year 3. Apply online as a volunteer at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

• Contact Student Central

Other learning experiences

Experiences in community and school or early childhood settings are embedded in some curriculum units beyond the professional experience placements. Students are also encouraged to volunteer in these settings. Wherever possible, academic staff work alongside education professionals and preservice teachers in these authentic learning experiences.

Research and research-related study

Independent research and practitioner research and training components are embedded across a number of units. Preservice teachers are expected to apply an integrated, critical and advanced understanding of complex bodies of knowledge and research skills in education in their practice.