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 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Townsville, Australia
Cairns, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year

Additional Details

Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students a full-time study load

Living costs

Townsville

Australia

1500 - 2800 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Townsville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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