Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)

at Deakin University

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) is typically 16 credit points.

The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) – your professional experience and previous qualifications – which can save you time and money

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary), students must complete the following:
 

• 11 core units (12 credit points)
• 2 curriculum study units in a first teaching method area
• 2 curriculum study units in a second teaching method area

All Secondary will have two methods (disciplines) as reflected in their undergraduate major and minor sequences related to the Australian Curriculum. At point of selection, students are advised which methods they will need to complete based on their undergraduate major and minor sequences.

In addition there is one 0 Credit Point Compulsory Unit for All Students in the Faculty of Arts and Education and two 0 Credit Points Compulsory Units for All Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education Students.
 

• Academic Integrity AAI018
• Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• Australian Literacy Test ELN010
• LANTITE Literacy (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• Australian Numeracy Test ELN011
• LANTITE Numeracy (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

This course includes 80-days of supervised professional experience, and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment. This must be complete in the final year of study. Successful completion of this course indicates that a student has met the expected standard of performance for each of the Graduate Teacher Standards.

Admission is based on:
 

• Bachelor degree in a different discipline. Secondary Teaching applicants must meet the requirement for prior studies from disciplines that enable them to qualify for either two single teaching methods or one double method, in secondary teaching areas offered at Deakin University (see list above in Course structure). 

Applicants who intend to teach in a State other than Victoria should seek confirmation from the relevant employing authority that the content and structure of their initial degree will qualify them for employment in that State on satisfactory completion of this course.

IELTS / English language requirements 
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$32,000 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

The knowledge and skills you’ll develop through the Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) prepares you well for a diverse range of roles, including:
 

• primary or secondary teacher in a public, independent, or private school
• academic adviser
• youth worker
• museum educator
• policy manager in a not-for-profit organisation
• education consultant in local or federal government.