Master of Teaching

. Applicants’ qualifications must meet the requirements for admission for:

• secondary graduate study as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership  Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptor 2.1.1 (Subject Content Knowledge) or be able to meet these requirements by completing no more than two units which on all occasions will be undertaken as part of the degree; or

• early childhood (Birth to 5 years) graduate study as advised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

To meet the University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• have completed senior secondary study to the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:

• the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in Schedule A of the Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 2; and

• the language of instruction was English; or

• achieved a minimum test score, within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:

• International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 7.0, including a minimum result of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing modules; or

• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

• successfully completed SCU's Preparing for Success Program.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Overall Score    7.0

Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $26,800

Graduates from the Early Childhood stream typically work as an early childhood teacher in preschool and long day care (child care) settings, and may pursue work as a Family day care educator or in Early childhood services.

Graduate from the Secondary stream will typically work as teachers in secondary schools nationally and internationally. Some graduates may pursue work in a range of education and non-education settings including roles such as education consultant, community education centre leader, university tutor or lecturer, environmental educator, zoo education officer, education exhibition organiser, education policy analyst, curriculum writer, children's entertainment presenter, youth support worker, teacher of English overseas, private tutor, and children's advocate leader.