These courses need a personal statement
All applicants must submit a personal statement, equivalent to the UAC Teaching Questionnaire, if applying for one of the following teaching courses:
- Bachelor of Business Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (BBus MTeach)
- Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (BComm MTeach)
- Bachelor of Economics Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (BEcon MTeach)
- Bachelor of Education Futures Master of Teaching in Primary Education (BEd MTeach)
- Bachelor of Engineering Studies Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (BEngSt MTeach)
- Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (BSc MTeach)
- Master of Teaching in Primary Education (MTeach)
- Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (MTeach)
What you'll need to write
Write a minimum of 100 words in response to the following question:
‘What has inspired you to become a teacher and why do you think teaching is a good career choice for you?’
When writing your response, consider including:
- Who and what has inspired you to become a teacher
- The types of skills and abilities you will bring to teaching
- Any leadership or community activities you have engaged in.
Some examples to guide your responses might include:
School experience
co-curricular participation (eg arts, sports, debating, social justice)
projects (eg curriculum projects, science fairs)
leadership experiences (eg student leadership positions, arts, sports)
support of other learners (eg peer mentoring, coaching, buddy programs)
Work experience
employment history and roles
employment involving children or young people
work-based training undertaken
work-based training provided
Volunteer and community experience
volunteer or community experience (eg community groups, parish/church groups, cadets, lifesaving, fundraising, clubs)
community learning and training experiences (eg Guides, Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award, St Johns)
Personal talents, interests and abilities
elite performance (eg athletics, creative arts, other areas)
The disadvantage that you have overcome
social, cultural or economic
geographical – remote and rural
personal and health.