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Course Overview
Prepare for a fulfilling career in secondary education and help shape the minds of the next generation. With a growing demand for qualified teachers across Australia, Griffith's Master of Secondary Teaching focuses on educating children from Year 7 to 12. This program is designed for those who hold a bachelor degree in another field and wish to transition into teaching.
Highlights of studying the Master of Secondary Teaching
Combine theory and hands-on experience to teach subject areas and manage secondary classrooms effectively.
Study adolescent development, curriculum design, assessment, and classroom management.
Develop critical thinking and engage with contemporary issues in education.
Complete 60 days of supervised school placements with mentorship from experienced teachers to refine your teaching skills and strategies.
This degree has an emphasis on the importance of differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of secondary students.
You will need to identify two of the following Teaching Areas to form your study:
Biology#
Business
Chemistry#
Design technologies
Digital technologies
Drama
English
Food and nutrition
Geography
Health and physical education
History
Instrumental music#
Languages
Mathematics
Music
Physics#
Psychology#
Visual arts
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL
Common Questions
The Master of Secondary Teaching at Griffith University has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
Yes, the program includes a mandatory work component of 450 hours in total, structured at 37.50 hours per week over 12 weeks, providing students with hands-on teaching experience.
The tuition fee for the Master of Secondary Teaching is AU$73,000, with a non-tuition fee of AU$1,858, making the estimated total course cost AU$74,858.
The Master of Secondary Teaching is offered at three Griffith University locations: Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt), Brisbane South (Nathan), and Gold Coast — all owned and operated by the provider.
The course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights if it meets all criteria: it must be registered, be a Skills Level 1 qualification (which a Masters degree is), have a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 104 weeks), and its narrow Field of Education (Teacher Education) must align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at review time.
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