Course Overview

About This Course

Our Master of Teaching (Secondary) is future-focused and digital-first to meet the changing education landscape. Designed for applicants with an undergraduate degree spanning two areas of expertise, it equips you to confidently impart your knowledge in secondary school settings (years 7-12). You'll learn to design lesson plans, manage classrooms and assess learning – ensuring every student reaches their potential. You'll explore big ideas for societal change and practical tips for everyday teaching, with two 30-day placements to build your confidence in the classroom. Discover leading-edge, research-informed teaching strategies. Examine contemporary issues in education, educational psychology and the social sciences. Interrogate issues of race, gender, disability and neoliberalism, and how they'll influence and inform your work as a teacher.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide City Campus, Adelaide SA, AustraliaMawson Lakes Campus, Mawson Lakes SA, AustraliaMawson Lakes

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution which includes completion of a major from the Australian Curriculum Learning Area in which they intend to specialise.
To qualify for a Learning Area, the major must consist of a minimum of six courses, with at most two at a first-year university level and at least two at a third-year level.
Minors in additional Learning Areas are not essential, but are preferred and will improve an applicant's chances of receiving an offer.
To qualify for a minor Learning Area, the minor must consist of at least 4 courses, with at most 2 at a first-year university level.
All applicants are required to submit a 400–600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) with their application describing their motivation to teach.
Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement involving contact with minors, students must provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services.
Assumed knowledge in the Australian Curriculum subject areas used for entry to the program is required.
Students must pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the final placement course.
Students must complete the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) mandatory notification training before placement.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, and in other Australian states and select countries. Career outcomes include: secondary school teacher, special education teacher, school support officer (SSO), curriculum developer, educational consultant, creative program manager, university lecturer, online tutor, corporate trainer, content creator for educational media, senior years coordinator, and youth support worker.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units44 units

EDUC1119

Classroom Management in Secondary Contexts

Core course covering classroom management strategies in secondary settings.

EDUC6112

Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching in Secondary Contexts

Core course on inclusive and responsive teaching practices.

EDUCX103

Effective Pedagogical Practices

Core course exploring effective teaching and pedagogical methods.

EDUCX107

First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching

Core course on culturally responsive teaching informed by First Nations perspectives.

EDUCX303

Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum

Core course integrating literacy and numeracy across subject areas.

EDUCX307

The Importance of Peer Relationships

Core course examining the role of peer relationships in secondary education.

EDUCX401

Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach

Core course on inquiry-based and democratic approaches to curriculum.

PSYCX200

The Brain and Learning

Core course on educational psychology and neuroscience of learning.

EDUC6902

Professional Experience 1: Planning, Teaching, Assessing and Managing the Classroom Environment

First 30-day supervised teaching placement.

EDUCX412

Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice

Second 30-day supervised teaching placement running across multiple semesters.

EDUC1027

Foundations in Languages Education

Discipline elective for languages specialisation.

EDUCX210

Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for HPE specialisation.

EDUCX216

Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for mathematics specialisation.

EDUCX220

Psychology for Secondary Teaching

Discipline course for psychology specialisation.

EDUCX226

Catholic Education for Secondary Teaching

Discipline course for Catholic education specialisation.

EDUCX232

Arts for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for arts specialisation.

EDUCX236

Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for HASS specialisation.

EDUCX237

Science for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for science specialisation.

EDUCX400

Arts for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for arts specialisation.

EDUCX402

Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for design and technology specialisation.

EDUCX403

English for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for English specialisation.

EDUCX405

Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for HASS specialisation.

EDUCX406

Integrated Teaching and Learning in Secondary and Vocational Settings

Discipline course covering integrated and vocational teaching contexts.

EDUCX409

Science for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for science specialisation.

EDUCX413

Curriculum Design in Catholic Education

Discipline course for Catholic education curriculum design.

EDUCX414

Curriculum Development in EALD/TESOL

Discipline course for EALD/TESOL curriculum development.

EDUCX415

Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for design and technology specialisation.

EDUCX416

Designing Learning in Languages Education

Advanced discipline course for languages education.

EDUCX419

English for Secondary Teaching 1

Discipline course for English specialisation.

EDUCX420

Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for HPE specialisation.

EDUCX424

Nature-Based Pedagogies and Practices for Primary and Middle School

Discipline/elective course on nature-based teaching approaches.

EDUCX425

Outdoor Education for Secondary Teaching

Discipline course for outdoor education specialisation.

EDUCX426

Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 2

Advanced discipline course for mathematics specialisation.

EDUCX502

Learning English as an Additional Language

Discipline course on EAL teaching and learning.

EDUCX504

Digital Technology for Secondary Teaching

Discipline course on digital technology in secondary teaching.

EDUCX511

Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change

Discipline/elective course on digital literacy and AI in education.

EDUC2064

Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching

Program elective on wellbeing in educational contexts.

EDUC5108

International Comparative Studies in Education

Program elective examining international education systems.

EDUC5118

Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training

Program elective on AI applications in education.

EDUC5119

Learners in a Digital Age: Innovative Practices

Program elective on innovative digital learning practices.

EDUCX104

Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis

Program elective on Islamic education principles.

EDUCX203

Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction

Program elective introducing Catholic scriptures.

EDUCX309

Teaching in Rural and Regional Locations

Program elective on teaching in rural and regional contexts.

EDUCX310

Teaching Learners with Disabilities

Program elective on supporting learners with disabilities.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What teaching placements are included in the Master of Teaching (Secondary)?

The program includes two supervised teaching placements of 30 days each — one per year. The first placement (EDUC6902) focuses on planning, teaching, assessing and managing the classroom environment, while the second placement (EDUCX412) focuses on inquiry into practice and runs across multiple semesters. These placements provide hands-on experience in real secondary school classrooms.

What accreditation does this program have and what does it mean for my teaching career?

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB). Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration in South Australia and can also seek registration in other Australian states and select countries, though additional criteria may apply and requirements are subject to change.

What subject specialisations can I teach after completing this degree?

The program offers discipline courses across a wide range of Australian Curriculum Learning Areas, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), Arts, Health and Physical Education, Design and Technology, Languages, Digital Technology, Outdoor Education, EALD/TESOL, Catholic Education, and Psychology, among others. Your specialisation depends on the major completed in your undergraduate degree.

Is there a literacy and numeracy test I need to pass during this program?

Yes. Students must sit and pass both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) prior to enrolling in the final Professional Experience course (EDUCX412 – Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice).

Can I complete this degree alongside an undergraduate qualification?

Yes. Adelaide University offers integrated pathway packaged degrees that allow you to complete both an undergraduate degree and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) in a single program, becoming a qualified secondary teacher in as little as four years of full-time study. Options include combined degrees with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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