Masters (Coursework)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Teaching Method areas
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.