Master of Teaching - Secondary

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is an accredited professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor degree. It prepares graduates for careers in secondary school settings and other educational fields in NSW, other Australian states and internationally. The degree provides a strong qualification in secondary education, and is taught on campus and in schools, through innovative blended teaching and learning approaches. Graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers, required for registration with the NSW Educational Standards Authority. There are two early exit points. The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is for students not seeking a professional teaching qualification. The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) will serve as a Professional Development qualification for currently accredited teachers.

Designed for

Secondary teachers

Structure

160 credit points. Students can exit with the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) on completion of 40 credit points of study selected from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) units. The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) would be an exit point on completion of 80 credit points of study (excluding Professional Practice units) selected from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) units.

Subjects

• Teaching- secondary

Standard entry requirements

• Bachelor degree in any discipline
• Child protection training, working with children check, anaphylaxis training

Recognition

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Study pathways

There are two early exit points, the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) and Master of Educational Studies.

Study information

Further information

Prior to graduating students must satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test.

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