Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a 1.75 year full-time initial teaching qualification for graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-Education field relevant to teaching. This could mean you pivot from undergraduate studies in areas such as English or communications to teaching, like Chelsea did to follow her true passion - hear her story on this transition.
Starting in December 2024 you will be able to get a head start on your studies through the Preparing for Teaching Intensive (EDN587).
This will set you up with the specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities to teach students from Years 7-12 in a teaching area you're passionate about. If you choose Science or Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) as your teaching area, you will be expected to teach all components of the curriculum for Years 7-10 and then your specialised area for Years 11 and 12.
You will also choose a second teaching area from these options - Murdoch is the only Australian University where you can choose Vocational Education and Training (VET) as your second teaching area! Taking on a second study area means you'll become qualified to teach students from Years 7-10 in this area. By having qualifications in two teaching areas, you'll be highly employable when you graduate.
You'll explore the role of education in society, learn how to manage a secondary level classroom and get valuable experience working in school placements across the secondary years.
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Teaching) is available as an alternative exit pathway after one year of study.
3 reasons to study the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:
Strategies for effective learning and teaching in secondary schools
Understanding and preparing for the profession of teaching
Planning and assessing teaching and learning opportunities
Exploring how diversity can be accommodated in classroom
Understanding adolescent health and development
Your future career
On completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skillset required to teach in secondary schools, or in a variety of other careers with an education focus such as SciTech, museums and zoos. Graduates of this course have taught both in Australia and overseas.
Professional accreditation
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in articulation with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA)
Professional recognition
On completion of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) students have a widely accepted qualification from a recognised university and are eligible to apply for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (or other appropriate state-based registration boards).
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A recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, with extensive specialist study relevant to the chosen learning areas of the Secondary curriculum (i.e. English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education). To be eligible, applicants seeking a Teaching Area of focus must have six units of study relevant to the chosen discipline, consistent with the WA secondary school curriculum, with no more than two a first year level and at least two at third year level. To be eligible, applicants seeking a second Teaching Area of focus must have four units of study relevant to the chosen discipline, as defined by the WA secondary school curriculum, with no more than two a first year level. If choosing Vocational Education and Training as a Minor Teaching Area applicants must have at least one year full time equivalent of industry experience. Entry to the course requires evidence of consistent and sustained high achievement (grades of credit and above) in a relevant undergraduate bachelor degree.
Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.
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Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
Course specific documents
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