Highlights
Tuition fee
31728 AUD / year
25879 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
31728 AUD / year
25879 AUD / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
5 cities in Australia
Campus location
5 cities in Australia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Secondary Teaching at University of Wollongong is for university graduates from non-teaching courses who want to become secondary school teachers (Years 7 to 12). On completion of this degree, you will obtain a formal qualification making you eligible to teach specialised subject areas to students aged 13 to 18 in public, religious and private schools.

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Overview

This Secondary Teaching degree from University of Wollongong produces high quality teachers with an understanding of diversity in the classroom and with strong connections to school communities.  

Key Facts

You will build teaching skills through professional experience immersion programmes starting within the first month of commencing the degree and weekly blocks throughout the degree. You will complete 60 days of professional experience (PEX), including the option to complete one PEX in a rural or remote area of NSW.

Your learning will be supported by on campus tutorials, pre-recorded and in person lectures, in school activities, forums, and online teaching. You will benefit from the expertise of local teachers and a range of workshops to develop your skills in communication, technology enhanced learning, working with parents, designing assessment and conducting school-based research.

During your degree you will explore the concepts of teaching and learning to build your professional skills in your selected teaching areas. Teaching areas include: english, mathematics, science, visual arts, and human society and its environment (modern or ancient history plus one of the following, geography, society and culture, aboriginal studies, legal studies, business studies or economics.) The methods offered are subject to demand, meaning that not all methods are guaranteed to be offered each year.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Teachers and Community
  • Understanding Adolescence: Creating Supportive Learning Environments
  • Inclusive Education in Schools
  • Models And Approaches To Understanding Behaviour And Wellbeing
  • Literacy and Numeracy in the Secondary School
  • English Method 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
106
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Wollongong, Australia
  • Moss Vale, Australia
  • Nowra, Australia
  • Batemans Bay, Australia
  • Bega, Australia

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
106
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS: 080834F
  • An undergraduate degree equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree with a minimum credit average grade, which meets the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for teaching in secondary schools. The NESA requirements will be assessed by the School of Education upon application.
  • A valid IELTS is required if the degree was not completed in English from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Republic of Ireland.
  • Teaching Questionnaire meeting the non-academic selection criteria.

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    31728 AUD / year
    31728 AUD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    25879 AUD / year
    25879 AUD / year

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia
1600 - 2200 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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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Country Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Global Start India Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Offshore Transfer Discount
Merit-based

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University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based

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VisaEnvoy
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of New England International Bursary
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
11 Aug 2026
Federation Pathways Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of Technology Sydney MACC Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarship

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The Smooth Movers
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2026
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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WEAR & I
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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