Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MMET

Fees
AUD$ 23,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
IELTS speaking [7.0]
IELTS listening [7.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
077217B

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a completed three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Additionally, applicants must have completed a major and a minor Learning Area in which they intend to specialise that align with the Australian National Curriculum. A major consists of a minimum of 6 courses/27 units or equivalent with a minimum of 2 courses at Australian 3rd year undergraduate level or equivalent. A minor consists of a minimum of 4 courses/18 units or equivalent with a minimum of 2 courses at Australian 2nd year undergraduate level or equivalent.

Selection is based on academic merit.

Arts Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Arts Education. These include dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts. Applicants for Arts Education may qualify with a major and a minor in different Arts areas or a minor in a different approved learning area.

Technologies Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Technologies Education. Applicants will normally have completed a major Design and Technology, in Food and Textile Technologies or Digital Technology and a minor in a different approved learning area. Applicants will normally have some practical skills proficiency in one or more of the following: wood, metal, electronics, CAD CAM, food, textiles.

English Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to English Education. Studies must include English language, literacy and literature (including, but not limited to, poetry, prose, dramatic literatures, children’s literature, postcolonial literatures, diaspora, and literary theory). Applicants will normally have completed a major in English and a minor in a different approved learning area.

Health and Physical Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Health and Physical Education, such as Human Movement. Applicants will normally have completed a major in Health and Physical Education and a minor in a different approved learning area. A completed degree in Sport and Recreation Management or Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) will not be considered for entry.

Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Humanities and Social Sciences. Studies must include Geography and History, and should also include Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business. Applicants will normally have completed a major in Humanities and Social Sciences and a minor in a different approved learning area.

Languages Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major learning area relevant to Languages Education. These include Languages Other Than English and English as a Second Language. Applicants will normally have completed a major in Languages and a minor in a different approved learning area.

Mathematics Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Mathematics Education. Studies must include algebra and geometry, and may include statistics and probability. Applicants will normally have completed a major in Mathematics and a minor in a different approved learning area.

Science Education Learning Area Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed studies in a major relevant to Science Education. Studies must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics and may also include Earth and Environmental Sciences. Applicants for Science Education may qualify with a major and a minor in different Science areas or a minor in a different approved learning area.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained the following standard within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [7.0]
- IELTS writing [7.0]
- IELTS speaking [7.0]
- IELTS listening [7.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualifies graduates to apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts and with the professional capacities to be creatively and innovatively responsive to the changing and challenging demands of being educators of learners in the secondary school years from Year 8 to Year 12. The degree provides a pathway for lifelong learning and professional development as a reflective practitioner.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree will have a body of knowledge in professional experience, professional and discipline-specific curriculum studies and education studies. The graduates will develop an indepth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of secondary schooling philosophies and pedagogies, with focus on the diverse needs of adolescent learners. The graduates will also build on their knowledge and skills of two learning areas gained in their prior degree in areas ranging from arts, design, technology, science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, and languages. Graduates will have knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to teaching in the secondary school setting.

The students will complete 72 units of study comprising core courses and courses that are specific to the secondary specialisation, and select 2 discipline/learning areas.

Domestic students can complete the secondary specialisation in an accelerated mode over 18 months full-time.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY: Accelerated Schedule (18 months)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices	EDUC 5187	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Development, Learning and Cognition M	EDUC 5160	4.5	Note(s): 1
Discipline/Learning Area A1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Professional Option		4.5	Note(s): 1,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Aboriginal Education, Culture, Curriculum and Change	EDUC 5140	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Experience and Reflection 2: Educator's Work	EDUC 5222	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Inclusive Education M	EDUC 5174	4.5	Note(s): 1
Discipline/Learning Area A2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Contemporary Practice in Education Research	EDUC 5204	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Managing Learning Environments M	EDUC 5182	4.5	Note(s): 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Critical Perspectives on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	EDUC 5152	4.5	Note(s): 1
Professional Experience and Reflection 3: Teacher as Inquirer	EDUC 5190	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Discipline/Learning Area A3		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Two Year Schedule
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices	EDUC 5187	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Development, Learning and Cognition M	EDUC 5160	4.5	Note(s): 1
Discipline/Learning Area A1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Professional Experience and Reflection 2: Educator's Work	EDUC 5222	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Discipline/Learning Area A2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Contemporary Practice in Education Research	EDUC 5204	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Managing Learning Environments M	EDUC 5182	4.5	Note(s): 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Critical Perspectives on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	EDUC 5152	4.5	Note(s): 1
Professional Experience and Reflection 3: Teacher as Inquirer	EDUC 5190	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Discipline/Learning Area A3		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Aboriginal Education, Culture, Curriculum and Change	EDUC 5140	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Option		4.5	Note(s): 5
Inclusive Education M	EDUC 5174	4.5	Note(s): 1
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Two Year Schedule			Note(s): 6
MID-YEAR INTAKE: SECOND SEMESTER
FIRST YEAR
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Option		4.5	Note(s): 1,5
Aboriginal Education, Culture, Curriculum and Change	EDUC 5140	4.5	Note(s): 1
Development, Learning and Cognition M	EDUC 5160	4.5	Note(s): 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices	EDUC 5187	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Critical Perspectives on Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	EDUC 5152	4.5	Note(s): 1
Discipline/Learning Area A1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
SECOND YEAR
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Experience and Reflection 2: Educator's Work	EDUC 5222	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Inclusive Education M	EDUC 5174	4.5	Note(s): 1
Discipline/Learning Area A2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Discipline/Learning Area B2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Contemporary Practice in Education Research	EDUC 5204	4.5
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Managing Learning Environments M	EDUC 5182	4.5	Note(s): 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Professional Experience and Reflection 3: Teacher as Inquirer	EDUC 5190	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Discipline/Learning Area A3		4.5	Note(s): 3,4

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Arts Education Learning Area
Arts for Secondary and Primary Middle Teaching	EDUC 5143	4.5
Further Studies in Teaching the Arts Curriculum	EDUC 5144	4.5
Advanced Studies in Arts for Primary, Middle and Secondary Education	EDUC 5145	4.5
Catholic Pre-service Teachers Learning Area (available as a minor learning area only)
Catholic Studies 2: Theology M	EDUC 5150	4.5
Catholic Studies 1: Scripture M	EDUC 5149	4.5
Catholic Studies 3: Religious Education M	EDUC 5151	4.5
Design and Technology Education Learning Area
Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5156	4.5
Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5157	4.5
Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5202	4.5
English Education Learning Area
English for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5165	4.5
English for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5164	4.5
English for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5163	4.5
Health and Physical Education Learning Area
Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5167	4.5
Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5168	4.5
Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5169	4.5
Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area
Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5171	4.5
Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5172	4.5
Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5173	4.5
Languages Education Learning Area (English as an Additional Language or Dialect EAL/D) (available as a minor learning area only)
Curriculum Development in TESOL	EDUC 5154	4.5
Learning an Additional Language	EDUC 5180	4.5
TESOL Approaches and Strategies	EDUC 5199	4.5
Languages Education Learning Area (Languages other than English LOTE)
Learning an Additional Language	EDUC 5180	4.5
Curriculum Development for Languages Education	EDUC 5153	4.5
Interactions for Languages Education	EDUC 5176	4.5
Mathematics Education Learning Areas
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5193	4.5
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 4	EDUC 5195	4.5
Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5184	4.5
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5194	4.5
Science Education Learning Area
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 3	EDUC 5194	4.5
Science for Secondary Teaching 1	EDUC 5197	4.5
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 4	EDUC 5195	4.5
Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 2	EDUC 5193	4.5
Vocational Education and Training in Schools Learning Area (available as a minor learning area only)
Workplaces and Learning M	EDUC 5201	4.5
Assessment of Learning in Vocational Contexts	EDUC 5148	4.5
Leading VET in Schools	EDUC 5179	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to take the three Professional Experience and Reflection courses in sequence. Professional Experience and Reflection days and blocks must be taken on a continuous full-time basis regardless of whether a student is studying in a part-time or full-time mode.

2. Accreditation requirements mandate that pre-service teacher education students in a two year program undertake supervised professional experience of no less than 60 days in a formal education setting. In South Australia this includes preschool settings. Pre-service teacher education students are assessed against the Teachers Registration Board (SA) professional teaching standards and are awarded a non-graded pass (NGP).

3. Students will be required to undertake a criminal history screening through the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI), the clearance will be valid for three years. The Criminal History Screening must be completed prior to being accepted for a placement and can take up to six to eight weeks to be processed. Strict confidentiality is maintained during the DCSI clearance process. If a student fails to obtain clearance for any reason, the University cannot accept responsibility for obtaining a professional experience placement or any other professional experience activity that a student may require to complete the course of study. If students cannot undertake a professional experience placement or any other professional experience activity which is a compulsory part of the program, they cannot graduate with an Education Degree from UniSA.

4. Identified students must complete L3 placement preparation workshops.

5. Students enrolled in programs in the School of Education and who are completing any in-school or site (ie preschools and childcare settings) observations, activities or professional experience placements, must undertake mandatory training in Responding to Abuse and Neglect prior to the commencement of the activities or placements. In South Australia child protection legislation and policy require all organisations to establish and promote child safe environments. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect training is required of all individuals working with children and young people. All students undertaking professional experience placements in South Australian government and non-government schools and preschools must provide documented evidence (ie a certificate) that shows they have completed all the required training from one of the providers mentioned on the following website. For more information go to http://www.unisa.edu.au/Education-Arts-and-Social-Sciences/Education/Our-Placements/Pre-requisites-and-Requirements/

Notes

1. The Education Study component of the program comprises these 6 courses (27 units).

2. The Professional Experience and Reflection component of the program comprises these 3 courses (18 units).

3. The Discipline/Learning Area Studies component of the program comprises 5 courses (22.5 units) selected from those listed above. Three courses are chosen from student's major learning area and two courses from student's minor learning area. Those Learning Areas listed as available as a minor learning area only do not require prior knowledge in the area.

4. Discipline/Learning Area courses A1, A2 and A3 must be chosen from the student's major learning area while courses B1 and B2 are chosen from their minor learning area.

5. The Professional Option course can be studied in any study period depending on timetabling. The Professional Option courses will be available on the School of Education web page.

6. International students commence the program in Second Semester in Study Period 4 in their first year. Refer to the program schedule above for the course enrolment structure.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Successful completion of this program provides a recognised academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Applicants should note there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and other registration and regulatory authorities. Applicants are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change.