5 reasons you should consider a career in STEM teaching
Think a career in STEM only means working in science, technology, engineering, or math?
The University of Western Australia (UWA) encourages you to share your passion for these subjects with the next generation and become a high school STEM teacher. You’ll make a difference every day and contribute to students’ knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
1. Combine your passions
Perhaps you’ve enjoyed STEM subjects but don’t quite know where to take it? Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of being a teacher but don’t know what to specialize in? A STEM teaching degree can give you the best of both worlds. Just take UWA’s Bachelor of Science and a Master of Teaching (Secondary) for example. You’ll graduate in 4 years with the skills to teach STEM subjects to students in Years 7-12.
2. Enhance your employability
Combining your STEM qualification with teaching will make you more competitive in the job market, with research showing combined qualifications can increase employability by up to 40%. You’ll also come out with two separate and distinct qualifications over a single bachelor’s degree, and employers will recognize your higher-level skills and experience.
3. Enjoy an in-demand career
Maths and science teachers are in extraordinarily high demand. In fact, surveys from the Australian Education Union have found maths and science classes are being taught by teachers untrained in those subjects in more than half of schools nationwide. Plus, if you’re open to taking your skills to the country, you’ll find even greater demand for STEM teachers in regional and remote areas, maximizing your job opportunities.
4. Be one of a kind
STEM teaching has only recently been offered as a dedicated degree by a handful of universities around the country. UWA is the first in Western Australia to offer this course and also ranks first in Australia for five STEM subjects (ARWU Rankings by Subject 2020), setting you apart from other graduates.
5. Specialize in more than one area
The world of STEM is made up of lots of different areas, so this new bachelor’s and master’s degree has been designed for you to teach two curriculum areas from a range of majors on offer. You could combine maths with chemistry or physics or take up human biology and sport science—building an even more specialized career suited to your interests and passions.
About UWA’s Master of Teaching
When you study teaching at UWA, you’ll be inspired to learn and inspired to help others to learn. You’ll be challenged by Australia’s highly rated researchers who are creating knowledge that informs education policy and practice.
Program: Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary
Semester intake: February
Duration: 1.5 – 2 years
Application deadline: Rolling admissions. While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to apply at least 6 months prior to the program start date.
Studying STEM at The University of Western Australia
UWA promotes a well-rounded learning environment through equal distribution of class-based learning, hands-on technical training, and work-integrated placement opportunities. With access to advanced facilities and equipment as well as links to industry professionals you will build an education that gives you the skills and network you need to confidently enter the workforce.
Your studies will involve the crucial technical skills in data analysis, visualization, interpretation and technological skills, all of which are essential in growth industries such as science, technology, engineering, and finance.
STEM Schools at the University of Western Australia
- Oceans Graduate School
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Earth Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Molecular Sciences
- School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing
- School of Agriculture and Environment
Learn more about undergraduate STEM degrees and graduate STEM degrees at UWA!
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