Overview

Looking for a career change into education? Gain the qualifications and knowledge necessary to enter the teaching profession. Become prepared to respond to the diverse learning needs of secondary school students in both urban and rural communities with the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) at JCU.

The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) is designed to equip you with the capacity to design, implement and critically reflect on teaching, to enhance learning outcomes for all students. This education degree has a strong focus on pedagogy appropriate to a diverse range of students and settings. You will be particularly equipped to work in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous contexts by developing a strong knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical frameworks relevant to each setting.

Career Opportunities

Excel in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms with the Teaching and Learning (Secondary) MEd degree from James Cook University. This qualification is valued by government, Catholic, and independent schools in urban and regional Australia. Your skills will also transfer well to international settings.
JCU Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) graduates are highly valued in North Queensland and culturally diverse communities.
Graduates go on to work in Australian, international, rural, regional, and remote schools.
You could find work as a secondary teacher with specialist skills in Indigenous education, diverse student needs, and regional teaching experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learners and Learning in Secondary School Contexts

Junior Secondary Curriculum

Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teachers

Teaching for Learning in Diverse Secondary School Contexts

Senior Curriculum

Information and Communication Technologies across the Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 100 other Masters in Teaching in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 095676C

An appropriate AQF level 7 bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes completion of subjects in two teaching areas from the following:

Biology
Chemistry
English
Geography
History
Japanese
Mathematics
Music

Business
Economics
French
Health and Physical Education
Information Communication Technologies
Legal Studies
Physics
Visual Arts

Tuition Fee

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International

32040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32040 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

24053 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24053 AUD per year during 24 months.

Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students a full-time study load $4,445.00

Living costs for Townsville

1500 - 2800 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching and Learning (Secondary).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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