Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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Duration

2 years full-time
(or part-time equiv.)
Start Dates

February and July
Start Dates

February and July
Location

Want to have a profound, positive influence in the lives of young people?

The Master of Teaching program is designed to provide pre-service teachers with professional education studies, discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies and builds advanced research skills, providing graduates with a competitive edge in the teaching job market.

What will you do?

Take courses on contemporary educational issues and social contexts.
Build understandings of adolescent behaviour, learning and motivation.
Learn to support student wellbeing and positive student-teacher relationships.
Learn how to teach discipline-specific content to secondary students in schools.
Complete three full-time supervised teaching blocks of 70 days in South Australian schools.
Undertake a practice based research project.

Where could it take you?

This degree is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Graduates may register to teach in South Australia, and in most cases, interstate and overseas (please check international countries for specific registration requirements relevant to those jurisdictions). An education background will also prove invaluable in a wide range of careers servicing communities outside of the classroom.

Note:
This program is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. If you are a continuing student in the program and are unable to attend campus, please contact the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics for program advice.

Accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
School of Education awarded Apple Distinguished School (ADS) status
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Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code	3CM255
Deferment	No
Intake	February and July

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry

Higher Education Study	A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised Australian or international higher education institution. Applicants must have at least a teaching area major and a teaching area minor (or specialisation), which align with available specialist teaching areas in the Australian Curriculum and/or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum. A teaching area major is the equivalent of a total of three-quarters of a year full time study. A teaching area minor is the equivalent to one-half year of full time study. A minimum GPA of 4.5 is required. Studies in a field that do not align with an available teaching area are not considered, regardless of the GPA. Please note the Master of Teaching (Secondary) is not available to applicants who hold a degree in Middle or Secondary Teaching from the 成人大片. Please visit the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics website at for a full list of teaching areas and their eligibility criteria. Prospective students must also successfully undertake various child-safe environment training prior to commencing placement. Visit the 'Inherent requirements" webpage for further information: All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). All pre-service teachers are required to undertake a Working with Children Check, screening through the South Australian Department of Human Services to ensure you are able to work with children. The School of Education will initiate your screening upon enrolment to the Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degrees. Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS): In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) which speaks to motivation to become a teacher. The statement must address three themes: * understanding of the role of a teacher * the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher * your attitude to learning. The statement must be in the applicant?s own words and written by the applicant without the use of artificial intelligence. Only one statement is permitted, and changes or edits cannot be made after submission. The submission is final, and the University will not provide feedback or a reassessment of a statement. The submitted statement may be scrutinised by artificial intelligence (AI) detection software and if the use of AI is detected, the University may not progress with the application. Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information:

Higher Education Study

A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised Australian or international higher education institution. Applicants must have at least a teaching area major and a teaching area minor (or specialisation), which align with available specialist teaching areas in the Australian Curriculum and/or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum. A teaching area major is the equivalent of a total of three-quarters of a year full time study. A teaching area minor is the equivalent to one-half year of full time study. A minimum GPA of 4.5 is required. Studies in a field that do not align with an available teaching area are not considered, regardless of the GPA. Please note the Master of Teaching (Secondary) is not available to applicants who hold a degree in Middle or Secondary Teaching from the 成人大片. Please visit the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics website at for a full list of teaching areas and their eligibility criteria. Prospective students must also successfully undertake various child-safe environment training prior to commencing placement. Visit the 'Inherent requirements" webpage for further information: All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). All pre-service teachers are required to undertake a Working with Children Check, screening through the South Australian Department of Human Services to ensure you are able to work with children. The School of Education will initiate your screening upon enrolment to the Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degrees. Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS): In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) which speaks to motivation to become a teacher. The statement must address three themes: * understanding of the role of a teacher * the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher * your attitude to learning. The statement must be in the applicant?s own words and written by the applicant without the use of artificial intelligence. Only one statement is permitted, and changes or edits cannot be made after submission. The submission is final, and the University will not provide feedback or a reassessment of a statement. The submitted statement may be scrutinised by artificial intelligence (AI) detection software and if the use of AI is detected, the University may not progress with the application. Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information:

International applicants

CRICOS	097624K
Intake	February and July
Additional Entry Requirements	Prospective students must successfully undertake a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) prior to placement and as required by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia for registration to teach in South Australia and relevant employer authorities. Prospective students must also successfully undertake: Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DSCI) child-related screening and Full-day Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care (RAN-EC) training Both are required prior to undertaking the Professional Experience Placements as they involve contact with minors (under 18 years of age). All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Prospective international students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country. In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement which speaks to motivation to become a teacher. The statement must address three themes: understanding of the role of a teacher the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher your attitude to learning. Please note you may only submit one Teaching Capabilities Statement. Once you submit your statement you cannot make any changes or edits. Your submission will be final. Pathway students will be contacted directly by the university and asked to submit their statement at the end of their foundation program.

097624K

Intake

February and July

Additional Entry Requirements

Prospective students must successfully undertake a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) prior to placement and as required by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia for registration to teach in South Australia and relevant employer authorities.

Prospective students must also successfully undertake:

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DSCI) child-related screening and
Full-day Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care (RAN-EC) training Both are required prior to undertaking the Professional Experience Placements as they involve contact with minors (under 18 years of age).
All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Prospective international students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country. In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must fulfil non-academic entry requirements.

Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement which speaks to motivation to become a teacher. The statement must address three themes:

understanding of the role of a teacher
the personal and academic qualities possessed that will enable you to become an effective teacher
your attitude to learning.

Please note you may only submit one Teaching Capabilities Statement. Once you submit your statement you cannot make any changes or edits. Your submission will be final. Pathway students will be contacted directly by the university and asked to submit their statement at the end of their foundation program.

Selection Criteria

English Language Requirements

Australian Year 12

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted

English Tests accepted by the 成人大片

IELTS

Overall 7

Reading 7

Listening 7

Speaking 7

Writing 7

TOEFL

Overall 94

Reading 24

Listening 24

Speaking 23

Writing 27

Pearson

Overall 65

Reading 65

Listening 65

Speaking 65

Writing 65

C1 Advanced

Overall 185

Reading 185

Listening 185

Speaking 185

Writing 185

Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements

A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University鈥檚

Academic Entry Requirements

Tertiary Qualifications	A Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 from a recognised Australian or international higher education institution. Studies in a field that do not align with an available teaching area are not considered, regardless of the GPA. A teaching area major and a teaching area minor (or specialisation), which aligns with the Australian Curriculum and/or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum. A major teaching area major is the equivalent of a total of three-quarters of a year full time study. A minor teaching area is the equivalent to one-half year of full-time study. Please visit the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics website at for a full list of teaching areas and their eligibility criteria. Prospective students must successfully undertake a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) as an entry requirement. • Important Note: if choosing music as a teaching area, the ability to read music is essential. • Prospective students must successfully complete a non-academic assessment through SATAC as required by AITSL. • Prospective international students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country.

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Commonwealth-supported place: $4,625

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Scholarships

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Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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Careers

Career Readiness

The Master of Teaching provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and countries.

The 成人大片 Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Professional Accreditation

This degree provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Education Coordinator; Education Officer; Education Officer / Educator; School Services Officer; Science Educators; Teacher; Health Educator

Degree Structure

The courses taught cover issues in education such as professional practice; learning and motivation; the social context of education; student-teacher interaction; and curriculum and assessment in the Australian context. Students undertake studies in curriculum areas related to their undergraduate qualifications and teaching specialisations and complete three full-time supervised teaching blocks in South Australian schools of 70 days total. Students undertake a significant practice based research project in the second year.

Current COVID-19 vaccination advice for pre-service teachers
The University and the School of Education will continue to monitor the COVID-19 vaccination requirements in South Australian schools and the impacts on its pre-service teachers and will provide further information as it becomes available. For the latest information, please visit:

Professional Recognition
This degree provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Please be aware that in order to register to become a teacher through the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, you will need to meet the requirements of the Board's revised English Language Proficiency Policy. For more information, please visit the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia webpage:

For international students: please be aware that it is your responsibility to check with the relevant teaching registration authority to confirm whether your overseas undergraduate qualification meets the requirement for teacher registration in Australia.

Academic Program Rules

The is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

To qualify for the degree of Master of Teaching (Secondary), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:

Core courses to the value of 39 units;
Curriculum and Pedagogy courses to the value of 6 units;
Elective course to the value of 3 units.

LANTITE: satisfactory completion of both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) will be required prior to commencing final placement.

Example Study Plan

Example Indicative study plan for Master of Teaching (Secondary) - 2 years program
Year 1	Curriculum & Pedagogy course Teaching Area 1	Curriculum & Pedagogy course Teaching Area 2	EDUC 7210 Professional Experience I	EDUC 7217 Curriculum, Assessment and Policy
Year 1	EDUC 7202 Student Teacher Interaction in the Classroom	EDUC 7218 Foundations of Education	EDUC 7211 Professional Experience II	EDUC 7220 Critical and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Year 2	EDUC 7558 Middle and Secondary Years Pedagogy	EDUC 7090 Prof Experience III & Assess for Graduate Teaching (6 units)		Elective course
Year 2	EDUC 7221 Teaching Dissertation (9 units)			EDUC 7219 Teaching in Supportive Classroom

Electives
You must complete courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
• EDUC 7016 Multicultural Society and Educational Policy
• EDUC 7064 Introduction to Wellbeing in Education
• EDUC 7068/OL Leading Positive Change
• EDUC 7071 Contemporary Issues in Wellbeing Education
• EDUC 7555 Education for Inclusion

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Further Study

Master of Education

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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024