Learn to teach STEM and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in education
Education is a dynamic and rapidly changing field where passionate STEM teachers are always in demand. Teachers with practical science, mathematics, engineering and technology expertise who can embrace advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence and emerging machinery will be highly sought-after by employers in today’s tech-driven world.
UNE offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in STEM teaching that are designed to provide you with the practical classroom skills you’ll need to secure an enduring career in education. Our STEM teaching courses focus on developing your creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills so you can apply scientific and mathematical concepts to real-world problems. We also cover student engagement, data analysis, curriculum assessment, advancing technology and interpersonal skills, ensuring that you are future-fit to succeed as a teacher and make a valuable contribution to the profession.
The majority of our students opt for online education, where they become part of a community of adults who pool their life and work experiences to form tangible networks for the future. Those who study on-campus enjoy accommodation, athletics facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
Our track record of readying adults for the ever-changing job market speaks for itself. With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in education, whether you choose to work in the classroom, in business or in research. Our commitment to creating future-fit STEM teachers is reflected in student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the study options related to STEM teaching on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to become a teacher in your island home with your family and community, UNE’s Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) is your ideal course. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a qualified early…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
With UNE's Bachelor of Animal Science you will graduate with knowledge and skills in the science-based fundamentals that underpin the relationships with and management of animals, plus acquire the practical experience to be on track for a…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It …
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Now more than ever, teachers who can educate and inspire children across a range of ages are in high demand. UNE's Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is uniquely positioned to help you respond to opportunities by preparing you to create…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to build on your teaching skills with a high-level qualification, UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is the degree for you. Gain the knowledge and skills to teach early childhood, inclusive education,…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher. Develop your teaching skills in a supportive,…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
In today's increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is essential to help students develop 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online in a flexible timeframe that suits your…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
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The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Teaching STEM
UNE’s STEM education courses give teachers the skills they need to be flexible and innovative as technology advances and impacts students and society. Become an inspiring STEM teacher and stay at the forefront of education. Explore our STEM teaching course options now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your…
Become future-fit with practical mathematics teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education tech and a focus on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in training educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to secure your place in the constantly evolving education sector.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills to open doors to science-related careers. The experts at UNE will prepare you for success in career paths as diverse as research, health care, education, government and various…
Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills to open doors to science-related careers. The experts at UNE will prepare you for success in career paths as diverse as research, health care, education, government and various private industries.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Scientific Studies | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Scientific Studies | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Diploma in Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
Master of Science | Specialist Course | Postgraduate Research |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in science teaching will develop your technological and interpersonal…
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in science teaching will develop your technological and interpersonal skills to succeed in a dynamic education sector.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
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Why study with us?
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Careers in Teaching STEM
By studying STEM teaching with UNE, you will develop the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of schools and educational settings. With the need for dedicated teaching staff set to rise, professionals with skillsets in science teaching and the capacity to share information with others and assess and guide their learning in a positive and practical way, will be sought after in a variety of workplaces.
- STEM teacher
Teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects at various educational levels, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. - Software developer
Create and maintain software applications and systems, using programming and problem-solving skills in a variety of industries. - Research scientist
Conduct research in areas like biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering to advance scientific knowledge and innovation. - Engineer
Apply STEM knowledge to design, develop, and maintain systems and structures in fields such as civil, electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering. - Data scientist
Analyse and interpret data to extract insights and trends, aiding decision-making across diverse sectors. - Educational technology specialist
Help schools make decisions about technology integration and resources for teaching programs. - Network administrator
Manage and maintain computer networks, ensuring efficient data communication and cybersecurity. - Science communicator
Share scientific concepts and discoveries with the public through various mediums like journalism, public relations, and education.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
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