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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) aims to develop graduates who will contribute to schools and other settings as teachers.
How to Apply
  • Course Code: CRS1400447
  • Masters
  • Duration - 2 Years full-time or part time equivalent
  • Location - Wantirna
  • Delivery Mode - On campus and flexible options
  • Available to domestic students and overseas students - CRICOS CODE: 102326G

Are you passionate about shaping and engaging with the young minds of the future? Do you believe in the transformational power of education and are considering a career change to teaching?

If you already hold a degree in another discipline, a Master of Teaching (Secondary) will qualify you to become a teacher in secondary schools in Australia and overseas.

Where will this lead me?

  • Contribute to schools and other settings as teachers.
  • Graduates will be able to apply for provisional registration as a teacher in Australia and overseas.
  • graduates may find employment in schools as well as other environments such as churches; parachurch organisations; government and private enterprises.
  • Graduates may also continue to postgraduate studies in education and a variety of related fields.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. This means that these qualifications will be accepted for school teacher registration in Victoria and all other Australian states and territories.

To teach in a Victorian school, graduates must be registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Students who plan to register and work as a school teacher in Australia or overseas should check registration requirements with other local teacher regulatory bodies in case additional requirements apply.

COURSE Structure

Students will complete 18 units (6cp each) consisting of the following:

Core

Students will complete all 15 units in the following areas:

  • Education (General)
  • Education (Primary)
Streams

Students will complete 4 units in two of the following streams; and in each stream one Years 7 to 10 unit and one VCE unit:

  • Art
  • Drama
  • English
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Religious Education
  • Science
Capstone

Students will complete 1 unit in the following capstone:

  • Capstone Experience

Additional Government requirement  

Students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as part of their studies, or alternatively have recognition of First Nations language proficiency. LANTITE should be attempted in the first year of your studies, and must be completed before your final placement.

Click here for more information regarding LANTITE.

Recognition of First Nations language proficiency by the relevant cultural authority or a formal qualification in an Australian First Nations language is an acceptable alternative standard in lieu of all LANTITE requirements. Speak to a course coordinator about the process.

Course Map

What Students

are saying

I chose Eastern because I wanted to study teaching in a way that aligned with my Christian faith. I love being able to look at the principles of teaching through a faith lens. There is value in being trained as a teacher taught from a Christian worldview as it helps define the way we see students - as human beings created in the image of God with hope and a purpose – thus shaping the way we approach teaching. Studying from a Christian point of view has helped me come to the 'why' of teaching, not just the 'how' or 'what'.
Katie McCann
Katie McCann Graduate Bachelor of Education (Primary)
At Eastern they know their stuff and they have so much experience. It’s incredibly supportive. Every teacher is just working so hard to include you, to check in with you and help you with your work. There's opportunity to grow in your leadership, to contribute, and to constantly learn. Eastern has shaped my understanding of who I will be as a teacher in the classroom.
Esther OakleyEastern Education Student
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Course Outcomes

  • Apply broad and coherent knowledge of learning theory, and the physical, social-emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of students from 11 – 18 years old and how they learn.

  • Demonstrate and apply coherent knowledge of secondary school contexts, contemporary Australian and Victorian curriculum, and pedagogical content knowledge to create, plan for, and implement effective teaching and learning to support diverse learners, equipping them to make informed decisions and to work wisely with effective use of technology in a knowledge society.

  • Create and maintain supportive, safe and inclusive learning environments, including in the integration of ICT.

  • Assess and use assessment to provide feedback, report on student learning, and inform planning and teaching for students’ learning needs.

  • Take responsibility and accountability for their own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning and reflective practices, individually and collaboratively.

  • Engage professionally, collaboratively and relationally with colleagues, students, parents/carers, external professionals and the community.

  • Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of society and its condition and impact on education.
  • Critically examine the implications of worldview for educational practice and articulate a Christian worldview for education.

  • Review critically, analyse, evaluate, and synthesise theory and practice for education and two disciplines.

  • Apply planning, problem solving and decision-making skills compassionately in response to social needs and injustice.

  • Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas using exemplary interpersonal, written and digital communication skills.

Entry Requirements

As this is a post-graduate course the rationale for the entry requirements is the need to produce employable graduates meeting registration requirements upon successful completion of the course.

To ensure the ability to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching the following are the entry requirements.

The College is committed to ensuring that potentially high-quality employable graduates are admitted to the College in line with State and national expectations. These high standards and the successful completion of all the studies enable students to be able to be registered by the Victorian Institute of Teaching upon successful completion of the course.

All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.

Academic Requirements

Admission into this course requires you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline separate from education. 

The following are some potentially relevant fields of study for secondary teachers:

  • Art – Teaching of Secondary Arts
  • Arts – Teaching of Secondary English and/or Secondary Humanities
  • Business and Economics – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
  • Design and Architecture – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
  • Engineering – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics and/or Secondary Science
  • Information Technology – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics and ICT
  • Law – Teaching of Secondary Humanities
  • Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Teaching of Secondary Health & Secondary Mathematics
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics & Secondary Science
  • Science – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics & Secondary Science
Interview

All applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process. During the interview, applicants will be asked the following questions and assessed as to their suitability for entering the teaching profession.

  • Motivation to Teach
    • What has led you to applying for this course?
  • Strong Interpersonal /Communication skills
    • Tell me about events/organisations that you have been part of and the roles you played
  • Willingness to Learn
    • Tell me about what you did when faced with a task you had to complete but lacked the skills or information
    • Tell me about something you have been really keen to learn and what you did about it
  • Resilience
    • We all get knock backs, things not working out. Tell me about your experience of this and how you responded
  • Self-efficacy
    • How do people become good teachers?
  • Conscientiousness
    • Undertaking a tertiary study has high demands. Tell me about what you consider will be important?
    • Organisational and planning skills
    • In completing your previous study/work tell me how you went about planning and organising your work
  • Problem solving ability
    • Students will be presented with a scenario and asked “What would you do? How would you respond?”
English Language Requirementss

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Other Requirements
  • All students will be required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing their professional experience. Overseas students can obtain the WWCC after arriving in Australia.

ADVANCED STANDING, ACADEMIC CREDIT, RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)​

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

For further information about credit and recognition of prior learning please see Admissions Information or call the College on 9790 9200 and speak to the Registrar.

Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their  participation in all of our courses.

Pathways

There are no exit points from this award. Completion of this program can lead to doctoral studies in Education.

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.

Units attached to this course

For a comprehensive list of all units attached to this course see below.

Unit List
  • ED920.506 Developmental Learning and Pedagogies
  • ED921.506 Ecology and Management of Learning Environments
  • ED922.506 Students with Additional Needs
  • ED923.506 Information Communications Technology and Design
  • ED924.506 Learners, Educators and Social Contexts
  • ED931.506 Curriculum, Assessment, Evidence and Data
  • ED950.506 Research Practices for Innovative Educators
  • ED951.506 Creating and Designing for the Profession
  • ES926.506 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
  • ES927.506 Adolescent Identity and Contexts
  • ES928.506 Secondary School Systems and Reflexive Praxis
  • ES932.506 English (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES933.506 English (VCE and alternate pathways)
  • ES934 Music (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES935 Music (VCE)
  • ES940.506 Mathematics (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES941.506 Mathematics (VCE and alternate pathways)
  • ES942.506 History (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES943.506 History (VCE)
  • ES944.506 Religious Studies (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES945.506 Religious Studies (VCE)
  • ES947.506 Drama (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES949.506 Drama (VCE)
  • ES950.506 Art (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES951.506 Art (VCE)
  • ES952.506 Psychology (Pre-VCE)
  • ES953.506 Psychology (VCE)
  • ES957.506 Major Project
  • ES960.506 Science (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES961.506 Humanities (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES962.506 Biology (VCE)
  • ES963.506 Physics (VCE)
  • ES964.506 Chemistry (VCE)
  • ES965.506 Geography (VCE)
  • PR932.500 Professional Practice: Supported Teaching Secondary (5 days)
  • PR934.500 Professional Practice: Teaching Secondary (25 days)
  • PR936.500 Professional Practice: Teaching Secondary (30 days)
  • RP993.506 Research Project in Education

Apply Now

Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season of your life together.

Apply Now

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  • Course Code: CRS1400447
  • Masters
  • Duration - 2 Years full-time or part time equivalent
  • Location - Wantirna
  • Delivery Mode - On campus and flexible options
  • Available to domestic students and overseas students - CRICOS CODE: 102326G

Are you passionate about shaping and engaging with the young minds of the future? Do you believe in the transformational power of education and are considering a career change to teaching?

If you already hold a degree in another discipline, a Master of Teaching (Secondary) will qualify you to become a teacher in secondary schools in Australia and overseas.

Where will this lead me?

  • Contribute to schools and other settings as teachers.
  • Graduates will be able to apply for provisional registration as a teacher in Australia and overseas.
  • graduates may find employment in schools as well as other environments such as churches; parachurch organisations; government and private enterprises.
  • Graduates may also continue to postgraduate studies in education and a variety of related fields.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. This means that these qualifications will be accepted for school teacher registration in Victoria and all other Australian states and territories.

To teach in a Victorian school, graduates must be registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Students who plan to register and work as a school teacher in Australia or overseas should check registration requirements with other local teacher regulatory bodies in case additional requirements apply.

COURSE Structure

Students will complete 18 units (6cp each) consisting of the following:

Core

Students will complete all 15 units in the following areas:

  • Education (General)
  • Education (Primary)
Streams

Students will complete 4 units in two of the following streams; and in each stream one Years 7 to 10 unit and one VCE unit:

  • Art
  • Drama
  • English
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Religious Education
  • Science
Capstone

Students will complete 1 unit in the following capstone:

  • Capstone Experience

Additional Government requirement  

Students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as part of their studies, or alternatively have recognition of First Nations language proficiency. LANTITE should be attempted in the first year of your studies, and must be completed before your final placement.

Click here for more information regarding LANTITE.

Recognition of First Nations language proficiency by the relevant cultural authority or a formal qualification in an Australian First Nations language is an acceptable alternative standard in lieu of all LANTITE requirements. Speak to a course coordinator about the process.

Course Map

What Students

are saying

I chose Eastern because I wanted to study teaching in a way that aligned with my Christian faith. I love being able to look at the principles of teaching through a faith lens. There is value in being trained as a teacher taught from a Christian worldview as it helps define the way we see students - as human beings created in the image of God with hope and a purpose – thus shaping the way we approach teaching. Studying from a Christian point of view has helped me come to the 'why' of teaching, not just the 'how' or 'what'.
Katie McCann
Katie McCann Graduate Bachelor of Education (Primary)
At Eastern they know their stuff and they have so much experience. It’s incredibly supportive. Every teacher is just working so hard to include you, to check in with you and help you with your work. There's opportunity to grow in your leadership, to contribute, and to constantly learn. Eastern has shaped my understanding of who I will be as a teacher in the classroom.
Esther OakleyEastern Education Student
Enquire Now

Course Outcomes

  • Apply broad and coherent knowledge of learning theory, and the physical, social-emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of students from 11 – 18 years old and how they learn.

  • Demonstrate and apply coherent knowledge of secondary school contexts, contemporary Australian and Victorian curriculum, and pedagogical content knowledge to create, plan for, and implement effective teaching and learning to support diverse learners, equipping them to make informed decisions and to work wisely with effective use of technology in a knowledge society.

  • Create and maintain supportive, safe and inclusive learning environments, including in the integration of ICT.

  • Assess and use assessment to provide feedback, report on student learning, and inform planning and teaching for students’ learning needs.

  • Take responsibility and accountability for their own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning and reflective practices, individually and collaboratively.

  • Engage professionally, collaboratively and relationally with colleagues, students, parents/carers, external professionals and the community.

  • Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of society and its condition and impact on education.
  • Critically examine the implications of worldview for educational practice and articulate a Christian worldview for education.

  • Review critically, analyse, evaluate, and synthesise theory and practice for education and two disciplines.

  • Apply planning, problem solving and decision-making skills compassionately in response to social needs and injustice.

  • Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas using exemplary interpersonal, written and digital communication skills.

Entry Requirements

As this is a post-graduate course the rationale for the entry requirements is the need to produce employable graduates meeting registration requirements upon successful completion of the course.

To ensure the ability to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching the following are the entry requirements.

The College is committed to ensuring that potentially high-quality employable graduates are admitted to the College in line with State and national expectations. These high standards and the successful completion of all the studies enable students to be able to be registered by the Victorian Institute of Teaching upon successful completion of the course.

All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.

Academic Requirements

Admission into this course requires you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline separate from education. 

The following are some potentially relevant fields of study for secondary teachers:

  • Art – Teaching of Secondary Arts
  • Arts – Teaching of Secondary English and/or Secondary Humanities
  • Business and Economics – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
  • Design and Architecture – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
  • Engineering – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics and/or Secondary Science
  • Information Technology – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics and ICT
  • Law – Teaching of Secondary Humanities
  • Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – Teaching of Secondary Health & Secondary Mathematics
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics & Secondary Science
  • Science – Teaching of Secondary Mathematics & Secondary Science
Interview

All applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process. During the interview, applicants will be asked the following questions and assessed as to their suitability for entering the teaching profession.

  • Motivation to Teach
    • What has led you to applying for this course?
  • Strong Interpersonal /Communication skills
    • Tell me about events/organisations that you have been part of and the roles you played
  • Willingness to Learn
    • Tell me about what you did when faced with a task you had to complete but lacked the skills or information
    • Tell me about something you have been really keen to learn and what you did about it
  • Resilience
    • We all get knock backs, things not working out. Tell me about your experience of this and how you responded
  • Self-efficacy
    • How do people become good teachers?
  • Conscientiousness
    • Undertaking a tertiary study has high demands. Tell me about what you consider will be important?
    • Organisational and planning skills
    • In completing your previous study/work tell me how you went about planning and organising your work
  • Problem solving ability
    • Students will be presented with a scenario and asked “What would you do? How would you respond?”
English Language Requirementss

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Other Requirements
  • All students will be required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing their professional experience. Overseas students can obtain the WWCC after arriving in Australia.

ADVANCED STANDING, ACADEMIC CREDIT, RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)​

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

For further information about credit and recognition of prior learning please see Admissions Information or call the College on 9790 9200 and speak to the Registrar.

Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their  participation in all of our courses.

Pathways

There are no exit points from this award. Completion of this program can lead to doctoral studies in Education.

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.

Units attached to this course

For a comprehensive list of all units attached to this course see below.

Unit List
  • ED920.506 Developmental Learning and Pedagogies
  • ED921.506 Ecology and Management of Learning Environments
  • ED922.506 Students with Additional Needs
  • ED923.506 Information Communications Technology and Design
  • ED924.506 Learners, Educators and Social Contexts
  • ED931.506 Curriculum, Assessment, Evidence and Data
  • ED950.506 Research Practices for Innovative Educators
  • ED951.506 Creating and Designing for the Profession
  • ES926.506 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
  • ES927.506 Adolescent Identity and Contexts
  • ES928.506 Secondary School Systems and Reflexive Praxis
  • ES932.506 English (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES933.506 English (VCE and alternate pathways)
  • ES934 Music (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES935 Music (VCE)
  • ES940.506 Mathematics (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES941.506 Mathematics (VCE and alternate pathways)
  • ES942.506 History (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES943.506 History (VCE)
  • ES944.506 Religious Studies (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES945.506 Religious Studies (VCE)
  • ES947.506 Drama (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES949.506 Drama (VCE)
  • ES950.506 Art (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES951.506 Art (VCE)
  • ES952.506 Psychology (Pre-VCE)
  • ES953.506 Psychology (VCE)
  • ES957.506 Major Project
  • ES960.506 Science (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES961.506 Humanities (Years 7 to 10)
  • ES962.506 Biology (VCE)
  • ES963.506 Physics (VCE)
  • ES964.506 Chemistry (VCE)
  • ES965.506 Geography (VCE)
  • PR932.500 Professional Practice: Supported Teaching Secondary (5 days)
  • PR934.500 Professional Practice: Teaching Secondary (25 days)
  • PR936.500 Professional Practice: Teaching Secondary (30 days)
  • RP993.506 Research Project in Education

Apply Now

Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season of your life together.

Apply Now

Related Courses

You might be interested in...

Want to become a teacher
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Want to make a career change to teaching
Master of Teaching (Primary)
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