Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

Note

Commonwealth Supported Places

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) within this course are competitive and allocated on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:

  • Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
  • Complete the compulsory personal statement.
  • Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.

Please note the following majors will not be available in the 2025 intake:

  • MAJ07128 Technology and Applied Studies
  • MAJ07129 Technology and Applied Studies/Mathematics

This teacher education preparation course provides students with a master's qualification to teach in NSW secondary schools. Students who have both the required undergraduate degree and specialisation subjects can complete the course in two years. The course offers major studies in English, Mathematics, Science (Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Earth and Environmental Science and/or Physics), HSIE (Business Studies and/or Economics and/or Society and Culture and/or Legal Studies), Technological and Applied Studies (Engineering Studies and/or Software Design and Development and/or Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia and/or Information Processes and Technology), English/HSIE, English/EAL/D, Science/Mathematics, HSIE/Mathematics, Science/EAL/D, Mathematics/EAL/D, and Mathematics/Physics.

The core component provides research-based studies of educational theory and practice as a basis for professional decision-making in the secondary school context; the major component provides teaching methods; and the professional experience component includes both campus-based and field-based experiences, and is available in each of the specialisation areas.

This course is a NSW secondary school teaching preparation course and adheres to the subject content knowledge prerequisites as stipulated by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). It is suitable for students about to graduate with a bachelor's degree and for mature-aged graduates who are changing careers and want a teaching qualification. It includes an intensive professional experience program where students spend 60 days in practical experience teaching, and offers extensive, structured and closely supported experiences of secondary school teaching in different settings. The course has the flexibility to enable students who have completed most but not all of the required undergraduate specialisation subjects to undertake the additional required subjects as part of the degree.

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Course aims

The aim of this course is to enable future teachers and educational leaders to generate advanced knowledge of educational practice, pedagogy, policy, curriculum and systems; to inquire into and research practice to improve educational experiences and outcomes; to build the capability to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise theories of learning and teaching; to develop extensive knowledge and respect for diverse societies, cultures and abilities to inform inclusive practices; to apply their understanding and skill with creativity and expert judgment; to become professionals with a profound ethical foundation, sense of social responsibility and a commitment to social justice; to operate as autonomous professional learners in changing global communities; to become effective communicators highly skilled in new literacies; and to make well-informed contributions to contemporary debates pertinent to education.

Study plan

Example programs for students undertaking the course full-time are shown below.

Course programs for all available teaching areas are available at study plan management.

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 2 013236 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 3 013237 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Introducing Knowledge about Language 013102 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 2 013244 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
TESOL: Methodology 028253 6
The Multilingual Learner 013105 6
Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 3 013245 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching EAL/D and Literacy in Schools 010025 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 3 013240 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 2 013244 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 3 013245 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 2 013236 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 3 013237 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6
Society and Culture Teaching Methods 2 013171 6

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Introducing Knowledge about Language 013102 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
TESOL: Methodology 028253 6
The Multilingual Learner 013105 6
Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching EAL/D and Literacy in Schools 010025 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 2 013244 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 3 013245 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

First year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Introducing Knowledge about Language 013102 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
TESOL: Methodology 028253 6
The Multilingual Learner 013105 6
Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 3 013240 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching EAL/D and Literacy in Schools 010025 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 3 013240 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 2 013244 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 3 013245 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 2 013236 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 3 013237 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Secondary Education electives cbk91921 24

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6
Society and Culture Teaching Methods 2 013171 6

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Introducing Knowledge about Language 013102 6
TESOL: Methodology 028253 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
The Multilingual Learner 013105 6
Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
English Teaching Methods 1 013232 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching EAL/D and Literacy in Schools 010025 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
English Teaching Methods 2 013233 6

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
English Teaching Methods 3 013234 6

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 2 013244 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Chemistry Teaching Methods 3 013245 6

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Human Society and its Environment Teaching Methods 1 013235 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 2 013236 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Business Studies Teaching Methods 3 013237 6

First year

Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners 013985 6
Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity 013403 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Secondary Education) cbk90869 12

Second year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics Teaching Methods 1 013238 6
Science Teaching Methods 1 013243 6
Professional Learning 013409 6
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum 013986 6
Spring D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 1 013251 6
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies 013408 6
Physics Teaching Methods 2 013179 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 2 013239 6

Third year

Autumn D Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience Teaching Practice 2 013252 6
Inclusive Education 013404 6
Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education 013407 6
Mathematics Teaching Methods 3 013240 6

Course fees

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Local student

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Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
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  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

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Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $673. The total credit points are 96.


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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options include secondary school teaching in the chosen specialisations in a public or private school, locally or internationally (subject to meeting relevant employer requirements).

Please note: Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements. As of the date of publication, the NSW DoE requirements can be found here. Both public and private sector schools can set eligibility requirements relating to academic performance among other criteria. Requirements to teach internationally can vary from country to country.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students in the English, Mathematics, Science (Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Earth and Environmental Science and/or Physics), HSIE (Business Studies and/or Economics and/or Society and Culture and/or Legal Studies), and Technological and Applied Studies (Engineering Studies and/or Software Design and Development and/or Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia and/or Information Processes and Technology) majors must complete 96 credit points made up of 42 credit points of core subjects, a 30-credit-point major and 24 credit points of electives. Students in the major/minor majors must complete 96 credit points made up of 42 credit points of core subjects, a 42-credit-point major/minor, and 12 credit points of electives.

The core subjects draw on the foundation education disciplines of learning, motivation and adolescent psychology as well as addressing the education of students with special needs. The major component provides subjects that draw on teaching methods in the specific discipline area including incorporating key areas such as literacy and numeracy into lessons. The professional experience component aims to develop the professional knowledge, skills and values needed by an effective educator in students' major area.

Please note the following majors will not be available in the 2024 intake:

  • MAJ07128 Technology and Applied Studies
  • MAJ07129 Technology and Applied Studies/Mathematics
Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91489 Secondary Education core 42
CBK91920 Key Learning Areas 54
Total 96

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a two-year, full-time or equivalent part-time basis.

Course progression criteria apply to this course see the course Rules and Regulations below.

Full-time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctorate, or overseas equivalent, with at least one major discipline study relevant to the teaching area, as described by the NSW curriculum and consistent with NESA Subject Content Knowledge Requirements AND Motivation and suitability for teaching as outlined by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Motivation and suitability for teaching is demonstrated through a personal statement outlining interest in and understanding of the course.

Students who have studied overseas may be required to meet additional requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to qualify as teachers in NSW.

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree, the degree must contain at least one major discipline study and may contain a minor discipline study. A minor discipline study qualifies students to teach a second or additional subject. A major discipline study equates to six subjects, with no more than two subjects at first-year level and no fewer than two subjects at third-year level. A minor discipline study equates to four subjects, with no more than two subjects at the first-year level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall, with a minimum of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules, and a reading and writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL iBT: 102-109 overall, a listening score of 28, a speaking score of 26, a reading score of 24 and a writing score of 27; or PTE: 73-78 overall with a 79 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 191-199 overall with 200 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 185.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Education Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Education students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Education students

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a recognised secondary school teaching qualification. To gain employment as a teacher in NSW schools, graduands must meet the requirements of the NESA, including language proficiency.

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via My Student Portal.

Intake

Autumn D Session 2025
Spring D Session 2025

Important dates

JANUARY 2025
26
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
3
Postgraduate applications open for Spring and Summer Session 2025
3 - 14
Orientation for Main Calendar Autumn Session
17
Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025 commences
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Education UG + PG Calendar Health Extended Teaching Calendar Autumn Session 2025
JUNE 2025
29
Postgraduate applications close for Spring Session 2025
JULY 2025
21 - 25
Orientation for Main Calendar Spring Session
28
Main Calendar Spring Session 2025 commences
AUGUST 2025
11
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Health Extended Teaching Calendar Spring Session 2025
OCTOBER 2025
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Summer Session 2025
DECEMBER 2025
1 - 5
Orientation for Main Calendar Summer Session 2025
JANUARY 2026
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2026

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Education students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Education students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

 

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Intake

Autumn D Session 2025
Spring D Session 2025

Apply online

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Education students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Education students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.