Federation University
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudents applying for Federation University’s Master of Teaching (Secondary) may be eligible for a $15,000 stipend to assist with study and paid on-the-job training. Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree and be able to train and work in an area of workforce shortage to be eligible.
Our Master of Teaching (Secondary) program offers a number of pathways to suit your individual circumstances and to ensure you become a great teacher.
Students may choose to study on campus at Mt Helen (Ballarat) in an accelerated mode over 1.5 years. It is also offered online over 3 years part-time (part-time study is not available to international students). We offer flexible pathways to suit peoples’ individual circumstances; this means blended options that include a combination of on campus and online study are also possible.
Through coursework linked to the Australian Graduate Teaching Standards, regular classroom observations, practitioner inquiries linked to personal goals, regular opportunities to develop core teaching practices, and with the support of professional learning communities, students develop the skills, understandings and dispositions for effective teaching.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Mount Helen, Ballarat
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisite
Bachelor Degree: An approved 3 year degree or equivalent.
his course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study are not eligible to apply for this course.
Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible to apply for this course.
Extra requirements
Essential requirements for selection and application
CASPer
Compulsory: All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications.
- Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) - Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT)
- Altus Suite: Part Two (Recommended) - Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions
Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)
Compulsory: Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE).
Working with children check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
Police record check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
English language requirement
Overall IELTS band score of 7.0 (with at least 7.5 for Speaking and Listening and 6.5 for Reading and Writing) or equivalent English language test; OR
Successful completion of two years full-time equivalent study at a recognised Australian university within the past two years
(with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT) to be eligible for registration)
Entry requirements
Prerequisite
Bachelor Degree: An approved 3 year degree or equivalent.
his course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study are not eligible to apply for this course.
Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible to apply for this course.
Extra requirements
Essential requirements for selection and application
CASPer
Compulsory: All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications.
- Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) - Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT)
- Altus Suite: Part Two (Recommended) - Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions
Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)
Compulsory: Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE).
Working with children check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
Police record check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
English language requirement
Overall IELTS band score of 7.0 (with at least 7.5 for Speaking and Listening and 6.5 for Reading and Writing) or equivalent English language test; OR
Successful completion of two years full-time equivalent study at a recognised Australian university within the past two years
(with the proviso that students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT) to be eligible for registration)
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$8,890
$56,280
Career opportunities
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About Federation University
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