Master of Secondary Teaching

Graduates who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject area such as English, mathematics, drama, history, geography, business studies, economics, law, science (any) or theology* can transition into secondary teaching by completing the Master of Secondary Teaching at The University of Notre Dame Australia.

The degree can be completed in as little as 18 months, which includes a significant practical teaching component and the opportunity to teach one or more specialist subjects.*For any other areas please contact the university for further information

Year One

• Inclusive Education
• Development, Learning & Engagement
• Literacy & Numeracy Across the Curriculum
• Planning for Effective Teaching
• Positive Learning Frameworks
• Teaching Method 1A – first teaching area
• Teaching Method 1B – second teaching area

Year Two

• Ethical Issues in Professional Life
• Teaching Method 2A – first teaching area
• Teaching Method 2B – second teaching area
• Applied Research Methods in Education
• Internship and Transition to Teaching
• Authentic Assessment

Plus relevant electives

Students will complete approximately 14 weeks of professional experience in a range of settings which are embedded in the following courses:

• Planning for Effective Teaching (approximately four weeks)
• Internship and Transition to Teaching (approximately 10 weeks)

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

Applicants for this program must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education provider. Students who have English as an additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 8.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening).