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The University of Notre Dame Australia

  • 2% international / 98% domestic

Master of Secondary Teaching

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Secondary Teaching emphasizes practical classroom experience and prepares graduates to teach at secondary school level. It includes 12 specialist teaching courses, supportive mentoring, and coursework focused on problem-solving and professional standards.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 10 years full-time
Course Code
5175, 116883G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug

About this course

Overview

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.

Why study this degree?

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.

Entry requirements

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: Admission and Credit.

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 successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of six courses in an area of study offered by UNDA.
  • Applicants may also be admitted with a second teaching area (usually at least 4 units) in a discipline area relevant to the secondary school curriculum.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Secondary Teaching graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply an advanced and integrated professional content knowledge specific to a particular teaching area or areas, based on the requirements of the relevant curricula and advance that knowledge through the application of relevant pedagogy in their teaching;
  2. Critically analyse, synthesise and integrate a complex body of professional knowledge of the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, family, and cultural factors that shape adolescents' learning to create appropriately inclusive programs that support all learners to reach their potential;
  3. Maximise the learning potential of adolescent students by applying professional practices that are underpinned by sound, research-based pedagogies of how students learn best;
  4. Demonstrate and critically reflect upon the importance of the appropriate cultural sensitivities and knowledges necessary to teach secondary Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students in ways that recognise, respect and respond to their unique stories, cultures, practises and ways of knowing, being and seeing;
  5. Research and apply a wide repertoire of professional practices in assessment, reporting and evaluation to effectively gauge and reflect a student's learning;
  6. Synthesize expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills through the study of education units and apply this professional learning to meaningful professional practicum experiences to consolidate planning, implementation and evaluation skills furthering adolescent students' educational success and lifelong learning;
  7. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate professional engagement that is characterised by comprehensive planning, relevant and realistic feedback to adolescent students, relevant and appropriate communication with parents and carers, and connections with various other stakeholders;
  8. Foster and engage in critical self- and peer-reflection to evaluate the contributions a particular teaching area or areas make to the education of students and take advantage of crossdisciplinary teaching opportunities;
  9. Integrate creative, effective, and contemporary information and communication technologies to enhance learning;
  10. Analyse professional values and ethical standards that demonstrate a commitment to secure socially just and sustainable futures for learners.

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

Program summaryFirst 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

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
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