Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) STEM (exit only) (1853)

  • Approved Abbreviation: GradDipTeachSecSTEM
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1853
  • AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 095775M

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) STEM is an exit point on completion of 80 credit points of study selected from the 1848 - Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM subjects as indicated in the program structure.

1848 - Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM 

Study Mode

One year full-time.

Program Advice

SecondaryEnquiries@westernsydney.edu.au

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal See above

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

This subject is an exit point only from 1848 - Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM 

Program Structure Current

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points - any eight subjects from the subjects listed below.

Subject Title Credit Points
TEAC 7121STEM foundations10
TEAC 7032Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling10
TEAC 7161Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching10
TEAC 7160Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching10
TEAC 7082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments10
TEAC 7154Professional Experience 1 and Pedagogy10
TEAC 7001Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies10
TEAC 7153Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Perspectives on Theory, Policy, and Practice10
TEAC 5040Digital Literacies in Education10
TEAC 7155Professional Experience 210
TEAC 7116Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership10
TEAC 7108Professional Practice Community Engagement10
TEAC 5019Mathematics Curriculum 110
TEAC 5032Science Curriculum 110
TEAC 5036Technology Curriculum 110
TEAC 5020Mathematics Curriculum 210
TEAC 5033Science Curriculum 210
TEAC 5037Technology Curriculum 210
TEAC 7152Applied Robotics and Programming in Secondary STEM Education10
TEAC 7151Applied Mathematics and Science in Secondary STEM Education10

Structure 2022-23

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2022-2023. If you commenced in 2024 or later, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points - any eight subjects from the subjects listed below.

Subject Title Credit Points
TEAC 7121STEM foundations10
TEAC 7161Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching10
TEAC 7032Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling10
TEAC 7160Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching10
TEAC 7120STEM Pedagogies in Practice10
TEAC 7082Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments10
TEAC 7154Professional Experience 1 and Pedagogy10
TEAC 7001Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies10
TEAC 7153Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Perspectives on Theory, Policy, and Practice10
TEAC 7155Professional Experience 210
TEAC 7116Researching STEM Education for Future Leadership10
TEAC 7108Professional Practice Community Engagement10
Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements, can undertake the following Curriculum subjects.
Autumn offerings
TEAC 5019Mathematics Curriculum 110
TEAC 5021Mathematics Curriculum 310
TEAC 5032Science Curriculum 110
TEAC 5034Science Curriculum 310
TEAC 5036Technology Curriculum 110
TEAC 5038Technology Curriculum 310
Spring offerings
TEAC 5020Mathematics Curriculum 210
TEAC 5022Mathematics Curriculum 410
TEAC 5033Science Curriculum 210
TEAC 5035Science Curriculum 410
TEAC 5037Technology Curriculum 210
TEAC 5039Technology Curriculum 410

Equivalent Subjects

The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.

TEAC 7004 Adolescent Development and Teaching, replaced by TEAC 7161 Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching

Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in 2023 or earlier.

TEAC 7027 Designing Teaching and Learning, replaced by TEAC 7160 Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching