Master of Teaching

Masters (Coursework)

You never forget your favourite childhood teacher. Here's your chance to be that person. Our two-year Master of Teaching is geared towards making a positive and perhaps even life-long impact on the lives of your students.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

1207286, 102983G

International Fees

$26,800 per year / $53,600 total

About this course

You never forget your favourite childhood teacher. Here's your chance to be that person.

Our two-year Master of Teaching is geared towards making a positive and perhaps even life-long impact on the lives of your students.

As well as undertaking an extended education research project, you can choose either to major in early childhood or secondary teaching with specialisations in fields spanning English to Art, Mathematics to Music, Science to Dance and more. Professional experience placements are an integral part of your learning experience.

Employment opportunities are diverse, as graduates are qualified to teach in New South Wales and Queensland.

Applicants for the Master of Teaching must submit a 1,000-word personal statement outlining their non-academic capabilities. See education non-academic requirements for further information.

What you will learn

Demonstrate an advanced ability to research, synthesise and evaluate ideas and theories related to educational practice
Demonstrate knowledge or research principles and methods related to the field of education and teaching practice
Exercise critical analysis, problem solving and research based decision-making in school-based practice.
Demonstrate application of advanced knowledge in relation to education practice and implement targeted research to inform best practice.
Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories
Demonstrate an ability use creative skills based upon understanding of research methodology in order to develop innovative and creative responses to challenges in an educational setting
Demonstrate a knowledge of social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with what is expected of an education professional working in a learning community and with students, parents and carers
Demonstrate an awareness of the need for student safety and support within professional frameworks
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the education profession
Demonstrate advanced integrated knowledge and understanding of teaching area disciplines and curriculum frameworks
Demonstrate a research based understanding and knowledge of the pedagogy for effective educational practice
Use data informed decision making to inform professional decisions and generate theoretical propositions for improving teaching performance and educational practice
Demonstrate skills in advancing research and pedagogical practice
Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through self-directed learning and reflective practice.
Demonstrate an advanced ability to communicate and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions which inform professional decision making to teaching professionals, parents and the wider educational community.
Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills applicable in professional educational settings
Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons, in local and international contexts.
Identify and apply proactive and inclusive strategies to encourage and support student engagement and behaviour including diverse groups of learners such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, migrants and students from non-English speaking backgrounds
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inclusion and diverse learning needs
Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity in others and self

Career pathways

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

90.4%

Overall satisfaction

81.7%

Skill scale

76.5%

Teaching scale

83.3%

Employed full-time

$99.1k

Average salary

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