Secondary Teaching
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares you to be a highly effective teacher in your discipline. It comprises one year of full-time study (after which you will be ready to teach), followed by three options to complete the full masters.
- Entry Requirements
- Course Structure and Delivery
- Career Outcomes
- Download the Master of Teaching Brochure
Entry requirements:
- an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, which satisfies the learning area study requirement. Learning area study requirements can be viewed in the Master of Teaching brochure
- all applicants must also meet English language requirements
Course structure and delivery:
The first two semesters of full-time study cover 150 points. Upon completion, candidates are eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary), which qualifies you for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete the final 50 points of study to achieve the Master of Teaching, through one of the following options:
- induction: supporting your first year of teaching, this option is based on the requirements for full VIT registration. You will work with a dedicated mentor to build your professional portfolio. Subjects must be completed within your first year of teaching and can be completed online.
- research: those who have achieved an average of 75% or above in the first 150 points can research an area of interest, progressing to a PhD if desired and eligible. This option can be taken either full-time over one semester, or part-time over two semesters.
- professional development: you can specialise in an area of interest, and the points may count towards a specialist masters (we suggest you speak with a Student Adviser if you are considering completing a second masters). This option can be taken either full-time over one semester, or part-time over two semesters.
Career outcomes
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) will qualify you for provisional registration with the VIT. You may also choose to pursue a career in a related field, such as:
- policy formation
- education research
- assessment and evaluation
- youth health and wellbeing.
Download the Master of Teaching brochure or view the handbook entry for more information about this course.
Current students can visit the Handbook for more information about the Master of Teaching (Secondary) accelerated mode and reduced mode.