Master of Teaching (Secondary)
The course equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to make an impactful contribution to the teaching profession.
Course details
This course equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to make an impactful contribution to the teaching profession. You will:
- Have the freedom to choose up to three specialist teaching areas based on your background studies, such as English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Chemistry, Business Studies/Commerce, Society and Culture and more.
- Take advantage of our Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) specialisation and/or extended curriculum programs in English, Mathematics, Science and Music.
- Hone your practical skills with 60 days of professional experience spread across three units, including an online demonstration school and a professional experience internship.
- Build your knowledge of the latest research principles and methods by completing a research project.
- Expand your skills as an independent researcher, working on your own findings to build your understanding of the social and cultural importance of educational work.
Selected University Details
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) aims to provide graduates with: (i) an accredited professional qualification meeting the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for initial teacher education programs, and ensuring all graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage; and (ii) UNE Graduate Attributes, as detailed below; and (iii) a knowledge of research methods and the skills to apply these in the context of education
- Hold a relevant AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree of a recognised Australian University or tertiary institution (or overseas equivalent as assessed Australian Education International – National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)), with a minimum GPA of 3.50; and satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of a Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Education Course Entry.
- An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing;