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James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
095676C
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$4,124 per year / $8,248 total
International Fees
$30,960 per year / $61,920 total

About this course

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

Entry requirements

AQF Level 7 bachelor degree which includes subjects in two teaching areas appropriate to curriculum in Australian secondary schools

Study locations

Townsville

Cairns

Online

Career pathways

Excel in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms with the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) at JCU. This qualification is valued by state, Catholic, and independent schools in urban and regional Australia. Your skills will also transfer well to international settings.

JCU Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) graduates are highly valued in North Queensland and culturally diverse communities.

Graduates are prepared to work in Australian, international, rural, regional and remote schools. You could find work as a secondary teacher with specialist skills in Indigenous education, diverse student needs and regional teaching experience.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

All applicants for initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria.

Your academic criteria is measured against previous study. You must have successfully completed an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree with a minimum of 6 subjects in one teaching area (two at third year level) and 4 subjects in a second teaching area relevant to the Australian secondary school curriculum, especially: English, mathematics, chemistry, physics, technologies, humanities, languages, and industrial technology and design (manual arts).

English language requirements


Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:

  • An overall score of 7.5 in Academic IELTS with no sub-score less than 8.0 for Speaking and Listening and no sub-score less than 7.0 for Reading and Writing.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at James Cook University (JCU).
72.9%
Overall satisfaction
69.8%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
89.3%
Employed full-time
$85k
Average salary