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Hi all, apologies if these types of questions gets asked regularly but I’m struggling to find any clear answers.

I am planning on studying a Masters in teaching (secondary) this coming July. I have an undergrad and masters degree in architecture. Other universities I’ve looked at have 2 year degrees and have given me Majors and Minors in Design & Tech as well as Visual Arts.
The one 1.5 year course I’ve found at La Trobe doesn’t offer D&T as a teaching area and have offered me a major in Visual Arts. The idea of teaching art is great and I’d love to do it but…

My questions are:
- Will my placements be as an art teacher?
- I really can’t paint at all, will this be a big issue?
- Would I be able to teach other design related subjects more closely aligned to my background?
- Would I have trouble finding work or other subjects to teach if my major is only in Visual Arts?

I appreciate any help, thanks!

Hi all, apologies if this is a frequent question but I’m unable to find direct answers and am stressing out a little.

I have a bachelors and a masters in architecture but am wanting to pivot into secondary teaching asap. Ideally I wanted a 1.5 year accelerated mid-year course but there are none available (and those advertised I’ve found are typically misleading).
Could anyone help me weigh up the pros and cons of a 2 year masters degree vs a 1 year graduate diploma?
Is the diploma only recognised in WA? (I’m based in SA but willing to move)
Is there a chance that the diploma doesn’t get recognised at all in future, forcing me into further study anyway?
How likely would I be able to find work with the diploma?
Would it be an unreasonable idea to do the Grad Diploma and then work in a school while studying the rest of the Masters part-time?

Any help and additional information would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks!