Curtin University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Become a qualified secondary Geography teacher with this innovative degree combining online study with four professional school placements. Develop expertise in teaching Geography to Years 7-12 students while gaining practical classroom experience and mastering 21st-century teaching practices.
Entry requirements are flexible with multiple pathways. Standard entry requires ATAR 70 or equivalent, with Mathematics Applications as a desirable prerequisite. Alternative pathways include successful completion of an undergraduate certificate, VET qualifications (Diploma/Advanced Diploma), or passing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). English language proficiency is required through ATAR English, prior university study, or international tests (IELTS 7.5 overall). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
The degree comprises 29 subjects structured across four levels. Core Secondary Education subjects provide foundational teaching theory and practice. Four compulsory Professional Experience subjects include block placements in schools (10 days Year 1, 15 days Year 2, 15 days Year 3, and 50+ days final Internship). Geography major subjects develop discipline-specific content knowledge and pedagogical expertise for teaching Years 7-12. Four specified elective subjects allow customization, including options in Catholic Education. All students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before graduation.
Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS World Ranking 2026: #12 in Australia; Times Higher Education 2026: #18 in Australia). Through Open Universities Australia, Curtin delivers the same degree as on-campus students with flexible online delivery. The university has extensive industry connections, a vibrant innovation culture, and accreditation from the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, ensuring graduates meet national teaching standards.
Graduates qualify to teach Geography in secondary schools across government, Catholic, and independent sectors in Australia and internationally. The degree provides an Initial Teacher Education qualification recognized by teacher registration bodies nationwide. Career opportunities extend beyond classroom teaching to education administration, curriculum development, policy roles, and educational leadership positions. Secondary school teachers in Australia earn between A$93,000-A$120,000 with projected employment growth of 2.7%.
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