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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible secondary school educators. The focus is on practical learning and you will gain the skills needed to teach across the core curriculum learning areas in schools from Year Seven to Year 12. There are four major study areas:

  • curriculum studies
  • professional experience
  • education studies
  • pedagogy

Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards.Students can also elect to study Australia's only minor specialisation in Islamic pedagogy, which will equip graduates with knowledge and inclusive practice through two courses in Islamic Pedagogy: Principles and Praxis, and Islamic Pedagogy: Quality Teaching and Learning. The Islamic pedagogy minor specialisation aims to promote effective and inclusive learning for teaching secondary students in Islamic schools or schools with Muslim students.

Campus Information

Magill

In Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs, Magill hosts programs in the areas of education, humanities and social sciences.

Mawson Lakes

In the progressive area of Mawson Lakes just 12km north of the city, you can study civil aviation, education, engineering, environmental studies, information technology, science, and sport and recreation management.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Teachers have a passion for learning and a dedication to the social, emotional, academic, physical and psychological development of students. Well-developed interpersonal skills, patience, as well as impeccable organisational and communication skills are key attributes of successful educators.  

The demand for teachers is strong1. Graduates are able to gain employment as secondary teachers in schools and related educational fields in metropolitan and regional centres nationally and internationally. Employers include:

  • Department for Education
  • Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)
  • Independent Schools Association (AISSA)

PSW Opportunity

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have completed:

  • A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA, noting that admission is competitive and based on academic merit; and
  • a major and preferably a minor (not essential) in the Learning Area in which they intend to specialise, aligned with the Australian Curriculum

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.

  • Course Code: 077217B
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 67000 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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