Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Degree Level Postgraduate
You're considered an International student if you are:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MMET
Fees
AUD$ 35,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements
CRICOS Code
077217B
Applicants must have completed:
To qualify for a Major Learning Area, applicants must have completed a minimum of six courses in a Learning Area that aligns with the Australian Curriculum. A maximum of two of those courses must have been completed at the first-year level and a minimum of two courses at the third-year level.
To qualify for a Minor Learning Area (not essential), applicants must have completed four courses in a Learning Area that aligns with the Australian Curriculum. A maximum of two of those courses must have been completed at the first-year level.
Critical information regarding Learning Areas entry requirements can be found here.
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In accordance with national teacher education program standards, applicants must also fulfil non-academic entry requirements. All applicants will be required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement with their application. Complete information on content, format and submission is available here.
Applicants are advised that a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services is required for all preservice teachers prior to undertaking any professional experience placement or site visit that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance can be found on the Professional Experience Placement website.
Due to program structure requirements, students commencing mid-year in the Health and Physical Education Learning Area will require 2.5 years to complete their program, with some semesters taken at a part-time load. Please note mid-year entry into the Health and Physical Education Learning Area is only available for domestic students.
Preservice teachers 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 preservice teachers will develop an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of secondary schooling philosophies and pedagogies, with focus on the diverse needs of adolescent learners. The preservice teachers will also build on their knowledge and skills of two learning areas gained in their prior degree in areas ranging from arts, science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, and languages. Preservice teachers will have knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to teaching in the secondary school setting.
The preservice teachers will complete 72 units of study comprising core courses and courses that are specific to the secondary strand, 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.
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.