The University of Notre Dame Australia

Master of Secondary Teaching

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01032F

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. This Master of Secondary Teaching degree is designed to help you make that transition and can be completed over eighteen months of full-time study (2yr FTE). Once completed, you will be qualified to teach Years 7 to 12.We have designed this degree program so that you can combine your studies with existing work and family commitments. Most of the classes at our Broadway site are taught in the evenings or on weekends. Like all the Education degrees offered by The University of Notre Dame Australia, the Master of Secondary Education has a strong practical teaching component. In this degree, you will spend a total of 14 weeks gaining in-the-classroom experience.The degree gives you the option of selecting one or teaching areas to pursue and allows for electives and the possibility of a specialisation in an area such as Inclusive Education amongst others.

Designed for

Those who seek careers in ministry and further graduate studies in Theology

Structure

  • 9 compulsory courses
  • 5 elective courses
  • 2 professional experience courses

Subjects

  • Secondary education

Standard entry requirements

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 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.

Study pathways

Students without research experience will be required to address this through coursework. Before submitting an application, students are encouraged to explore academic biographies to identify potential supervisors.

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