Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

Become an inspiring educator

The UTS Master of Teaching Secondary Education will prepare you for an exciting and meaningful career as a secondary school teaching professional. You'll attain vital skills to help you design and deliver effective lessons and get the chance to curate your learning journey to enhance your experience in your chosen specialty subject or subjects.

With a practical focus, this degree will give you invaluable experience in real classroom settings as you develop critical hands-on abilities through your professional placements. You'll graduate fully equipped to land a role as a secondary school teacher, where you'll apply your capabilities to engage and instruct young learners and help them reach academic and personal success.

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).

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Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

CODE

UTS: C04255 (version 3)

CRICOS: 080952M

DURATION

2 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn D Session 2025
Spring D Session 2025
Autumn D Session 2026
Spring D Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$9,374.30

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In the Master of Secondary Education, you'll complete a number of core disciplinary subjects to build your knowledge in critical areas such as inclusive education, digital teaching technologies and working with adolescent learners.

You'll then tailor your program by specialising in a single teaching area, like English, Science, or Technology, or by pursuing a combined course, such as Mathematics and Physics. You’ll also hone your practical classroom capabilities through professional placements at a range of rural and urban New South Wales schools.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
013403	Learning Futures: Teaching for Complexity and Diversity
013404	Inclusive Education
013407	Resetting the Future: Indigenous Australian Education
013408	Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies
013409	Professional Learning
013985	Understanding and Engaging Adolescent Learners
013986	Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Teaching Secondary Education based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

7

core subjects
5

major subjects
7

major/minor subjects

or

4

electives
2

electives

First year

You’ll study a combination of core teaching subjects, focusing on the foundation education concepts of learning, motivation and adolescent psychology, with subjects from your chosen major or minor. You’ll undertake a professional teaching practice, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge.
Second year

In your final year, customise your course by selecting electives that complement your career goals. You’ll complete your major/minor subjects and undertake a second teaching practice.

First year

You’ll study a combination of core teaching subjects, focusing on the foundation education concepts of learning, motivation and adolescent psychology, with subjects from your chosen major or minor. You’ll undertake a professional teaching practice, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge.

Second year

In your final year, customise your course by selecting electives that complement your career goals. You’ll complete your major/minor subjects and undertake a second teaching practice.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program will develop your knowledge of educational theory, pedagogy, policy and curricula and systems relevant to secondary schooling. This course is designed to provide you with essential understandings of critical areas, such as professional teaching, inclusive education and digital technologies. Our students typically gain practical skills through placement to become an effective, established educator.

Admissions information

This course equips graduates with the credentials to teach in NSW secondary schools, targeting those with relevant undergraduate degrees seeking a career in education. It will enable you to gain a master's qualification in just two years, with specialisations in key subjects like English, Mathematics, and Sciences, among others.

This course adheres to the NSW Education Standards Authority prerequisites, ensuring your qualification meets the required teaching and accreditation standards in New South Wales. You'll acquire a solid foundation in educational theory, develop practical teaching methods, and engage in 60 days of intensive field-based professional experience across diverse school environments.

Through a blend of research-based studies and hands-on practice, you'll refine your professional decision-making and classroom management skills. The course's flexible structure also allows for the completion of a large range of sought after majors, providing a comprehensive pathway to your teaching career.
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.
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.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

This course offers a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

CSP applications are reviewed continuously by the university and offered based on merit, so we recommend applying early to be considered. Learn more about applying for a CSP, eligibility and key dates.

2025 Tuition Fees
- Indicative first-year tuition fee: $4,627.00
- Indicative Total tuition fee: $9,374.30
Tuition fees are reviewed annually, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year. The total indicative tuition fee includes estimated annual increases over the duration of the course.

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
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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).

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of the Master of Education Secondary Education, you'll be comprehensively prepared to enter a contemporary secondary school environment and instruct students in your chosen specialty area.

With an extensive foundation of up-to-date theory and practical classroom skills, you'll be able to design, develop, and deploy teaching programs for adolescent learners. You'll know how to create encouraging, supportive learning environments in a range of educational settings, using the latest approaches and technologies to help your students go further and achieve more than ever before.

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.

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