Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Overview
Study Swinburne’s accelerated Master of Teaching (Secondary) to be an accredited teacher in just two years. With flexible learning designed to fit around busy schedules and a full-time paid internship year, you can learn without limitations.
Produced in conjunction with industry partners, course content focuses on classroom management, learning, and responsive teaching, equipping you with the confidence, know-how, and practical skills you need to guide young minds in the modern classroom.
Prefer online learning?
You can also study this course online with Swinburne Online. Visit the online course page to learn more.
Upgrade your skills
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant study areas
- Entrepreneurial approach to innovation and development
- Adaptable to change
- Ethical consideration in work and community situations
- Sociocultural and economic awareness of teaching environments
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Secondary school teacher
- Educational researcher
- Education program developer
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Top 500 in the world for education
5 stars for overall experience
5 stars for teaching quality
#1 in Melbourne for support services
Qualifications
Applicants require:
- a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that includes at least a major study in one approved secondary teaching area (equivalent to one year full time equivalent study) and a minor in at least one other recognised teaching area (equivalent to half a year of full time equivalent study).
Applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that includes at least a major study in one approved secondary teaching area (equivalent to one year full time equivalent study) and a minor in at least one other recognised teaching area (equivalent to half a year of full time equivalent study).
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.
This will be assessed at the time of your application. If you would like further information, contact your education agent or get in touch with our team.
Other requirements
All enrolled students must maintain
- a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority).
- A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement.
- Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results.
- All applicants must sit a selection test to assess an applicant’s non-academic personal and professional attributes.
- Applicants applying to transfer from an initial teacher education course from another Provider must disclose all LANTITE (National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students) attempts.
- Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted the LANTITE three or more times will not be eligible to receive an offer.
- Evidence of English language proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed a bachelor degree in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland. (These are the countries accepted under Australian migration policy as not requiring English language proficiency assessment).
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Swinburne Online Delivered)
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Master of Teaching (Primary)
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Master of Educational Leadership
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Secondary) students must complete 16 units (200 credit points) as follows:
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU60017 |
|
Curriculum Development, Assessment and Responsive Pedagogy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU60043 |
|
Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy 1
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
EDU60050 |
|
Transformative Technologies in Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70013 |
|
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70014 |
|
Understanding Indigenous Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80012 |
|
Assessment and Data
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80013 |
|
Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80014 |
|
Innovation for Education
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80018 |
|
Educational Leadership and Policy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80019 |
|
Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80048 |
|
Teacher Professionalism and Ethical Conduct
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80050 |
|
Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy 2
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
EDU80060 |
|
Professional Experience 3 (Ready to Teach)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80021 |
|
Professional Experience 1
Core unit |
EDU70017 |
|
Professional Experience 2
Core unit |
EDU80051 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$25,680
Total fee* ($AUD)
$25,680
Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee* ($AUD)
$4,627
Commonwealth Supported Total Fee* ($AUD)
$9,254
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$33,880
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Finances
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for FEE-HELP
You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:
- are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
- are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
- have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online!