Overview

Want to have a profound, positive influence in the lives of young people?

University of Adelaide's Teaching (Secondary) degree is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Graduates may register to teach in South Australia, and in most cases, interstate and overseas (please check international countries for specific registration requirements relevant to those jurisdictions). An education background will also prove invaluable in a wide range of careers servicing communities outside of the classroom.

What will you do?

Take courses on contemporary educational issues and social contexts.
Build understandings of adolescent behaviour, learning and motivation.
Learn to support student wellbeing and positive student-teacher relationships.
Learn how to teach discipline-specific content to secondary students in schools.
Complete three full-time supervised teaching blocks of 70 days in South Australian schools.
Undertake a practice based research project.

Note: The Master of Teaching degree is a 48 unit (2 year) program that is also available in accelerated mode (1.5 year duration, Semester 1 entry only).

Career

The Master of Teaching provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and countries.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

This degree provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Potential careers

Education Coordinator
Education Officer
Education Officer / Educator
School Services Officer
Science Educators
Teacher
Health Educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Teacher Interaction in the Classroom
Experience
Critical and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Middle and Secondary Years Pedagogy
Teaching in Supportive Classroom
Teaching Dissertation
Multicultural Society and Educational Policy
Contemporary Issues in Wellbeing Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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More details

There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Regular mandatory meetings

Disciplines

Teaching Secondary Education View 14 other Masters in Secondary Education in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GPA of 4.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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 097624K

Prospective students must successfully undertake a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) prior to placement and as required by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia for registration to teach in South Australia and relevant employer authorities.

Prospective students must also successfully undertake:

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DSCI) child-related screening and
Full-day Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care (RAN-EC) training Both are required prior to undertaking the Professional Experience Placements as they involve contact with minors.
All students must pass both components of the Language and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Prospective international students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country.
Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement which speaks to motivation to become a teacher.

Tuition Fee

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International

45000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45000 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

4625 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4625 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic applicants: Commonwealth-supported place

Living costs for Adelaide

1328 - 2474 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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