La Trobe University
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're passionate about teaching and are keen to build a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, La Trobe's Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for you. Get the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a real difference in the classroom.
Feel completely prepared from your first day. Through a combination of practical and evidence-based learning, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to help shape the lives of our next generation.
You'll develop up to two curriculum specialisations that you'll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. Choose from science, languages, arts, psychology, physical education and many more. Or delve deeper in your area of interest with a specialisation in drama, mathematics, physical education, business management, commerce and business, science and visual arts.
Learn the most up-to-date skills for the modern classroom. Understand the needs of diverse learners and gain the skills and experience to succeed in any classroom. You'll prepare for classroom teaching with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.
Become the best teacher you can be. With extensive real-world teaching experience, you'll learn how to manage classrooms, design class plans, guide students, and create a safe and engaging learning space for your students.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura
- 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: In a relevant discipline area/s for primary or secondary teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For secondary teaching, students must qualify in either one double (Drama, Mathematics, Physical Education, Commerce, and Visual Arts) or two single method-teaching areas from the listed disciplines: Arts, English, Health, Physical Education, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Outdoor education, Science, SOSE and TESOL.
Selection criteria
All applicants will complete the CASPer test to support selection into teaching programs. CASPer 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.
English language requirement
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in Speaking and Listening.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: In a relevant discipline area/s for primary or secondary teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For secondary teaching, students must qualify in either one double (Drama, Mathematics, Physical Education, Commerce, and Visual Arts) or two single method-teaching areas from the listed disciplines: Arts, English, Health, Physical Education, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Outdoor education, Science, SOSE and TESOL.
Selection criteria
All applicants will complete the CASPer test to support selection into teaching programs. CASPer 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.
English language requirement
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in Speaking and Listening.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$47,600
$69,200
Career opportunities
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About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.
Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.
