Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Entry Requirements Higher Education Study Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline by an authorised institution. Applicants\’ previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies must meet the required prerequisites for their intended curriculum specialisations. International Students International students are required to meet English Language Proficiency Requirements and satisfy subject-specific prerequisites for their teaching specialisations. Students must achieve an IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 7.5 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening). Additional Information Proof of Identity Applicants must submit a proof of identity document for every application. Accepted forms of identification: Birth Certificate Passport (current and valid) A supporting document must be submitted in addition to the identity document if an applicant’s name is different on their primary document. (Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate) Applicants may be required to provide a certified copy of their identity documents upon request. AC does not accept a driver’s license or photo card as sufficient ID. English Language Proficiency Requirements If English is not the applicant’s first language or if they did not study their first degree in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening) on entry into the program. Australian Curriculum/NESA Syllabus Students must complete a minimum of 4 Undergraduate units in an Australian Curriculum/NESA Syllabus subject and in at least one teaching area. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education AC students are required to sit for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). This test must be attempted in the first semester, and passed before enrolment in final PEX subject. Anaphylaxis e-Training Training is provided free online by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). On completion of the online module participants receive a certificate of completion which must be included with your application. The training is required to be successfully undertaken every two years. This is the only training for anaphylaxis management in schools that New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) will accept. NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training All students are required to complete the NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training before enrolling into a work integrated learning subject and undertaking Professional Experience. Students who have met the academic and essential entry requirements can progress into the course prior to completing this training. First Aid Training All students completing EDU511/CRS311 Personal Development, Physical & Health Education are required to complete a recognised First Aid Course. This course deals with the cause and prevention of accidents, the acquisition of sufficient knowledge to determine the nature and extent of injury, and sufficient skill to administer proper first aid. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Applicants must provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state equivalent) before they will be allowed to participate in professional practice subjects. Students will be classified as a ‘volunteer’ in Education.

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) will be qualified to teach in public, independent, and Catholic secondary schools throughout Australia, with recognition internationally. You will master teaching secondary level subjects, including English, Math, Science, IT, Commerce, History, Geography, Creative Arts, and PDHPE. You will develop advanced classroom management techniques and the capacity to design and implement secondary education curricula. Career progression opportunities include roles such as lead teacher, faculty or year group coordinator, head of school, principal, and assistant principal.