Master of Teaching (Secondary)

at University of Melbourne

You will learn from the latest theory and research through a blend of flexible online and on-campus cohort experiences; alongside highly supported placements in schools.

This course requires completion of 200 credit points which you can study in three ways:
 

Standard mode

• Full-time study | 4 semesters | 2 years
   

Accelerated mode

Full-time study | 3 semesters | 1.5 years
 

Note ‘Professional Learning Capstone (Sec)’ is a Year Long subject, taken over the Summer and third semesters. The credit point load for the subject is split as 12.5 points each semester.
 

• Year 1
  137.5 pts
   

• Semester 1
  62.5 pts
   

ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (Sec) 1

• EDUC91092

• 12.5 pts
   

CORE

• First Nations In Education

• EDUC91047

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Promoting Wellbeing In Secondary Schools

• EDUC91181

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 1

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 1

• 12.5 pts
   

• Semester 2
  75 pts
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ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (Sec) 2

• EDUC91121

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Literacies, Languages, And Learners

• EDUC91122

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Leadership In Schools

• EDUC91182

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 2

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 2

• 12.5 pts
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FOUNDATIONS ELECTIVE

• 12.5 pts
   

• Year 2
  62.5 pts
   

• Summer
  25 pts
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CAPSTONE

• Professional Learning Capstone (Sec)

• EDUC91152

• 25 pts
   

• Semester 1
  37.5 pts
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ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (Sec) 3

• EDUC91151

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 3

• 12.5 pts
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LEARNING AREA 3

• 12.5 pts

• An undergraduate degree from an approved institution.

• Previous study that satisfies the requirements for two learning areas.
   

All applicants must also:
 

• Complete the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) prior to applying. TCAT results are assessed as part of your application.

• Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
   

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENT
 

The Commonwealth Government of Australia now requires all students undertaking initial teacher education courses in Australia to pass a literacy and numeracy test. Further information. The test is not an entry requirement into this course.
 

SELECTION
 

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
 

• prior academic performance; and

• the results of the TCAT.

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$41,664
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$85,411

Teaching paths include: Accounting; Art; Business Management; Drama; Economics; English; Health; History; Humanities; Legal Studies; Languages; Mathematics; Media Studies; Music; Physical Education; Politics; Psychology; Science; Society and Environment; and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language).

This program also benefits other career paths in government (policy reform), research and community roles including:

• children’s services coordination

• youth health and wellbeing

• assessment and evaluation

• quality regulation and assessment.