Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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Swinburne's Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a secondary school teacher training program that prepares you for a rewarding career as a secondary teacher.
Build the confidence to create and design innovative learning programs that help students maximise their potential. Embrace contemporary research and apply critical thinking as you explore global education policy and ethical approaches to secondary school teaching. Underscore your coursework with practical experience in a school setting as you complete sixty days of structured professional experience at a secondary school.
During this postgraduate teaching course, you will be exposed to innovative delivery techniques and learn how to adopt robust evaluative tools to measure student learning and wellbeing. Gain an understanding of local and global issues around ethics and diversity, and learn how connecting with industry, communities and families can help set your students up for life.
Swinburne's Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares you to be a leader in education with a strong identity as a teacher and researcher. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to teach Years 7 to 12 and can apply for secondary teaching roles in both government and non-government schools.
Build the confidence to create and design innovative learning programs that help students maximise their potential. Embrace contemporary research and apply critical thinking as you explore global education policy and ethical approaches to secondary school teaching. Underscore your coursework with practical experience in a school setting as you complete sixty days of structured professional experience at a secondary school.
During this postgraduate teaching course, you will be exposed to innovative delivery techniques and learn how to adopt robust evaluative tools to measure student learning and wellbeing. Gain an understanding of local and global issues around ethics and diversity, and learn how connecting with industry, communities and families can help set your students up for life.
Swinburne's Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares you to be a leader in education with a strong identity as a teacher and researcher. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to teach Years 7 to 12 and can apply for secondary teaching roles in both government and non-government schools.
Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
VTAC course code
- 3400211091 (CSP)
Professionally accredited by
I always felt like I belonged at Swinburne. My teachers encouraged me to become confident in my ability, and they gave me the skills to combat my shyness. I’m forever grateful for how they helped shape who I am today. My experience has influenced me to provide the same kind of encouragement to my students at Brighton Secondary College.
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Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a postgraduate, initial, teacher education qualification. This course embraces innovative delivery techniques and combines contemporary research and advanced pedagogical knowledge and skills, with practicum opportunities. Graduates are prepared to be future educational leaders and innovators with a strong identity of themselves as teachers and teacher researchers. Professional experience places students within a school setting to fulfil the practical elements of their teaching degree: students complete three professional placements at a secondary school, a total of 60 days.
Graduates are qualified to teach Years 7 to 12 and have the opportunity to apply for positions in both government and non-government secondary schools. In addition, graduates are prepared to be future educational leaders and innovators, with a strong sense of identity as teachers and researchers in the industry.
The degree is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Graduates can apply for registration in all Australian states and territories.
Graduates are qualified to teach Years 7 to 12 and have the opportunity to apply for positions in both government and non-government secondary schools. In addition, graduates are prepared to be future educational leaders and innovators, with a strong sense of identity as teachers and researchers in the industry.
The degree is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Graduates can apply for registration in all Australian states and territories.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Secondary), students must complete 16 units 200 credit points comprising:
- 13 core units (182.5 credit points)
- 1 supervised practicum unit (12.5 credit points)
- 2 supervised practicum units (0 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the
The maximum level of credit that can be grated for the Master of Teaching is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 100 credit points of study.
Academic Progress – special requirements
In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Master of Teaching (Secondary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):
1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:
(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement
2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:
(a) fail to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies or following three attempts
(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit
(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within 2 weeks of the cessation of the placement.
Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy.
Academic Progress – special requirements
In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Master of Teaching (Secondary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):
1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:
(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement
2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:
(a) fail to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies or following three attempts
(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit
(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within 2 weeks of the cessation of the placement.
Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy.
Units of study
Prior to completing 100 credit points of study, students must pass national literacy and numeracy tests. Find out more about the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, including associated costs.
Core units
Complete the following thirteen (13) units (187.5 credit points):
EDU60050 Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 * (25 credit points)
EDU80060 Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy 2 * (25 credit points)
Supervised practicum units
Complete the following three (3) units (1 x 12.5 cp unit plus 2 x 0 cp units)
EDU80021 Professional Experience 3 (Ready to Teach) * (12.5 credit points)
EDU70017 Professional Experience 1 (0 credit points)
EDU80051 Professional Experience 2 (0 credit points)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Possible career outcomes include secondary school teacher or educational researcher.
Aims and objectives
Upon successful completion of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) graduates will be able to:
- analyse, plan and implement highly effective learning programs for chosen methods in secondary education through an understanding of human development incorporating both theoretical and evidence-based research
- maximise student learning outcomes through the integrated application of learning areas, disciplines and pedagogical approaches in secondary education
- critically analyse the impact of global and local education policy, leadership and practice on secondary education systems from a socio-political perspective
- apply critical thinking to understanding ethical approaches to designing and implementing learning programs in secondary education where robust and rigorous evaluative tools are used to measure impact on student learning and wellbeing
- plan, teach and assess student learning with integrity, using ethical and professional approaches to practice in secondary education
- Partner innovatively and ethically with industry, communities and families to maximise opportunities for student learning, outcomes and life achievements as well as professional growth
- Investigate complex local and global issues, including the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and masterfully articulate the implications of these issues and provide potential solutions to bring about positive change in secondary education
- Create and design innovative learning programs in secondary education that are responsive to student learning needs, underpinned by theoretical and evidence-based practices and aligned with jurisdictional curriculum and regulatory expectations
Graduate skills
Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable to change
- aware of local and international environments in which they are contributing (e.g. sociocultural, economic, and natural)
Students with these attributes are highly sought after by employers who increasingly seek people with well-developed generic skills, in addition to professional competencies.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for provisional registration by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as secondary teachers, and by reciprocal arrangements with teacher education authorities in other states. They are eligible for provisional registration in all Australian states and territories.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 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.
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.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
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).
All applicants (both standard entry and non-year 12 entry) must sit the Casper test. Casper is a non-academic online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Please note Swinburne will consider Casper test results taken within the past year. It is an Australian Government accreditation requirement that all initial teacher education courses include non-academic selection criteria. To ensure you don’t miss the Casper test deadlines, register for your sitting or for further information about the test.“We will not be using Snapshot responses in our admissions decisions. If you have, or think you may apply to other universities please consider their Snapshot admission requirements and ensure you meet all deadlines.”
LANTITE: Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results. Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course 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.
English language proficiency
English language proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
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. View the list of each state's requirements.
How to apply
Applications for this course can be made via VTAC or directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.
Before applying, please refer to the specific entry requirements above for the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Before applying, please refer to the specific entry requirements above for the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
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