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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

  • Masters (Coursework)

We are South Australia's largest tertiary provider for education degrees. Practical learning is a major focus and you will gain industry experience starting in your first semester.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MMET, 077217B
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$31,900 per year / $63,800 total

About this course

We are South Australia's largest tertiary provider for education degrees. Practical learning is a major focus and you will gain industry experience starting in your first semester.

You will also be invited to participate in a range of internships working at schools associated with the Gifted and Talented Program, National Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools (NETDS), and Celebrating Cultural Diversity. There will be the opportunity for you to work with vulnerable students who are affected by trauma, abuse and neglect as part of the Smart Schools program. As Australia's university of enterprise:

  • we are No. 1 in South Australia for student satisfaction1
  • we are the largest university in South Australia with more than 31,000 students
  • we hold 26th spot in the QS World University Rankings for institutions under 50 years old in 20172

Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia. In the 2015 nationwide Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation, 97 per cent of our assessed research was rated world-class or above. It's a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.

1QILT: Course Experience Questionnaire 2015-2016 Overall Satisfaction Item22017 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50

Study locations

Magill

Mawson Lakes

Online

What you will learn

This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible secondary school educators. The focus is on practical learning and you will gain the skills needed to teach across the core curriculum learning areas in schools from Year Seven to Year 12. There are four major study areas:

  • curriculum studies
  • professional experience
  • education studies
  • pedagogy

Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards.

During the degree you will participate in 60 days of supervised placements.

Students can also elect to study Australia's only minor specialisation in Islamic pedagogy, which will equip graduates with knowledge and inclusive practice through two courses in Islamic Pedagogy: Principles and Praxis, and Islamic Pedagogy: Quality Teaching and Learning. The Islamic pedagogy minor specialisation aims to promote effective and inclusive learning for teaching secondary students in Islamic schools or schools with Muslim students.

Career pathways

Teachers have a passion for learning and a dedication to the social, emotional, academic, physical and psychological development of students. Well-developed interpersonal skills, patience, as well as impeccable organisational and communication skills are key attributes of successful educators.

The demand for teachers is high, and UniSA education degrees are ranked number one in the state for graduate employment1. Graduates are able to gain employment as secondary teachers in schools and related educational fields in metropolitan and regional centres nationally and internationally. Employers include:

  • Department for Education
  • Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)
  • Independent Schools Association (AISSA)

1QILT Graduate Destinations 2014-2015 Full-time Employment Indicator and Australian Graduate Survey 2016