blog3 Jun 2019
Murdoch according to me
Part of the 'Murdoch according to me' series
As a teacher, you have the opportunity to influence a whole generation of thinkers. Will you help to create new leaders and decision makers, or help a student forge their own path, whatever that may be? Or perhaps you'll channel your passion for sport, drama, language or science and teach others to do the same. Whether you're teaching children or adults, you'll be there for the 'aha' moments in the classroom. These moments are the evidence that you've ignited the spark for learning, and that you're making a real difference in your students' lives and communities.
Where could a teaching degree take you?
With a degree in teaching from Murdoch, you'll learn to become a resilient and confident teacher, who makes an impact locally and within the global community. And you'll join a community of proud alumni who have been doing the same since 1975. The demand for teachers will continue to grow locally and internationally. You could be working as an early childhood educator, a teacher in government and non-government primary and high schools, or in the tertiary and adult education sector.
Moderate to strong job growth is expected for primary and secondary teachers.
Teachers earn the fourth highest graduate salary in Australia.
You can become a teacher in two years if you already hold an undergraduate degree.
Why study teaching at Murdoch?
We're the first university in Australia to use mixed-reality learning environments, featuring virtual reality and human actors. This allows you to simulate real-life teaching situations before taking your practical placements. In addition to gaining up to 585 hours of teaching experience while you study, you'll also start teaching before you graduate.
You can complete practical placements in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote schools, as well as schools in Singapore, Thailand and China.
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Sources: joboutlook.gov.au, Graduate Careers Australia