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MajorUndergraduate
Politics (HASS) Teaching
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Murdoch code
MJ-PT
What is a Major?
A major is your primary area of focus within a degree. It determines the core subjects you'll study and the skills you'll master.
Major overview
Teach politics in secondary schools and inspire students to engage with democracy and public life
Politics shapes the decisions, policies and institutions that influence everyday life, defining how societies organise power and resolve complex issues. The Politics (HASS) Teaching major within our Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) prepares you to teach Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) while helping students explore how political systems shape decisions, policies and public debate. You’ll develop the knowledge and classroom skills to teach HASS in secondary schools from Years 7 to 10, as well as politics for Years 11 and 12.
Throughout your HASS teaching major, you’ll learn from experienced and supportive educators as you explore topics such as Australian and international politics, public policy, political institutions and global governance. At the same time, you’ll learn how to guide classroom discussions, encourage informed debate and help students analyse political ideas, arguments and perspectives.
Using our SimLab™ virtual classroom technology, you’ll practise responding to real teaching scenarios in a simulated environment, building confidence in managing discussions, facilitating debate and navigating complex social issues.
You’ll then apply your skills during professional placements across a wide range of education settings, including metropolitan, rural and remote schools, as well as international, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments.
As part of your secondary education degree, you’ll also select a second teaching area from English, Mathematics, Biological Science, Earth and Environmental Science or Secondary Education Support, expanding your expertise and increasing your employment opportunities after graduation.
By the time you complete your degree, you’ll have developed a professional online teaching portfolio showcasing your lesson plans, teaching resources and reflections, and gained the practical experience and confidence to begin a rewarding teaching career.
3 reasons to study HASS teaching at Murdoch University
Practise teaching complex topics with confidence using SimLab™, Murdoch’s virtual classroom technology that allows you to rehearse real classroom scenarios.
Gain experience across diverse school environments through professional placements in metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state schools.
Graduate with a professional teaching portfolio demonstrating your lesson planning, classroom strategies and teaching approach to future employers.
What you’ll learn
Design engaging HASS lessons and assessments.
Help students understand political systems, institutions and decision-making processes.
Guide students in analysing political ideas, policy debates and contemporary issues.
Encourage respectful debate and critical thinking about political and social issues.
Create inclusive learning environments to support diverse learners.
I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.
Graduate qualified to teach HASS in secondary schools and become a politics teacher for Years 11 and 12 with our Politics (HASS) Teaching major. You can pursue careers across government and independent schools, specialist education programs and diverse learning environments.
Ready to inspire the next generation? This teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career.
