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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Secondary Teaching

  • Masters (Coursework)

With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Secondary Teaching is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5175, 116883G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Education

With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Secondary Teaching is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. You will bring the knowledge you gained in your undergraduate degree and develop knowledge, skills and experience that allows you to pass it on to secondary school students.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Secondary Teaching applicants must also meet the following specific requirements.

  • This award is only available to those who hold a bachelor degree from a recognised Higher Education Provider.
  • Applicants who have not successfully completed their Secondary education in an English-speaking country will be required to sit the IELTS Academic Test and achieve a minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the secondary school curriculum in Western Australia and provide sufficient depth for teaching a Major (up to Year 12).
  • Applicants may also be admitted with a second teaching area (specialisation up to Year 10 level) demonstrating well developed knowledge and skills in a particular discipline.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

The Master of Secondary Teaching degree allows you to take your professional approach to the in-school development of teaching competence. This degree consists of 12 specialist teaching courses. At Notre Dame you can expect solid and supportive mentoring arrangements and coursework that is contemporary, practical, interactive and focused on problem-solving.

This program prepares all graduates to demonstrate the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at Graduate level. You will learn to plan, teach and assess learning in each of your teaching areas, as well as to understand students, how they learn and how best to support their developing minds. The program includes a focus on classroom management, development of the whole person and brain-based approaches to learning, as well as extensive and well-supported professional experience placements.

Career pathways

With a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), you can teach secondary students in Australian Catholic, Independent and Government schools, depending on your teaching specialisation. Career opportunities within the education system include Lead teacher, faculty or year group coordinator, principal, and assistant principal.

Course structure

First year

  • EDUC6XXX Teaching Method 1: 7-10 (First Teaching Area)
  • EDUC6XXX Teaching Method 1: 7-10 (Second Teaching Area)
  • EDUC6085 Creating a Positive Learning Environment
  • EDUC6078 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students; Culturally Responsive Connections
  • EDUC6097 Professional Experience 1 - Secondary (FRM) (6 weeks/30 days, beginning of School Term 3)
    Or EDUC6098 Professional Experience 1 - Secondary (SYD) (6 weeks/30 days, beginning of School Term 3)
  • EDUC6XXX Teaching Method 2: 11-12 (First Teaching Area)
  • EDUC6XXX Teaching Method 2: 11-12 (Second Teaching Area)
  • EDUC6099 Teaching Strategies for Students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (9 weeks)
  • EDUC6100 Integrating Technology in Education

Second year

  • EDUC6086 Enriching Inclusive Education
  • EDUC6101 Literacy Across the Curriculum
  • THEO6010 Scripture and Church OR Elective
  • THEO6470 Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition OR Elective
  • CORE Elective
  • EDUC6102 Professional Engagement & Internship (including GTPA) - Secondary (FRM)
    Or EDUC6103 Professional Engagement & Internship (including GTPA) - Secondary (SYD)

Teaching Method areas

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • History
  • Double Science
  • Drama
  • Human Society and its Environment (HISE)
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
  • Media Studies
  • Ancient History
  • Studies of Religion
  • Chemistry
  • Business Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • Economics
  • Modern History
  • Earth and Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Physics
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • Biology

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
91.3%
Overall satisfaction
82.7%
Skill scale
83.3%
Teaching scale
88.4%
Employed full-time
$92.8k
Average salary