Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)

School of Education

With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master's degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching competence and twice as much classroom experience. Enrol today and make a positive impact on your teaching career.

If you have already completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, this Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) enables you to transition into a teaching career. Designed to be completed over two years of full-time study, this degree allows you to take a professional approach to the in-school development of teaching competence.

Available as a full-time or part-time program, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) consists of 13 specialist teaching courses, five theological courses, one justice studies course, and two teaching placements, totalling 20 weeks of classroom practice.

At Notre Dame, our School of Education covers the complete spectrum of higher education - from training new teachers to continuing professional development and further education of experienced educators and school leaders. To this end, you can expect solid and supportive mentoring arrangements and coursework that is contemporary, practical, interactive and focused on problem-solving.

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.

Year One

• Planning and Pedagogy
• Education, Service and Community Engagement
• Transforming Learning through ICT
• Teaching Method 1 (Major)
• Teaching Method 2 (Specialisation)
• Professional Experience 1 Master of Teaching Secondary
• Psychological Principles of Classroom Management
• Research Methods in Education
• Catering for Students with Special Needs
• Principles of Secondary Schools Religious Education 1
• Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition OR Necessary Elements of the Catholic School OR General Elective

Year Two

• Advanced Teaching Skills
• Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Middle School
• Teaching and Learning Strategies for Adolescents
• Principles of Religious Education 2 OR General Elective OR Ethics for Professional Life
• English for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
• Scripture and Church OR Theology Today for the Adults of Tomorrow OR General Elective
• Professional Experience 2 Master of Teaching Secondary
• Working with Indigenous Students
• The Professional and Legal Responsibilities of Teachers
• Christology OR Religious Studies in Australian Schools OR Sustainability: Systems, World Views and Futures

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