Victoria University
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPrepare for a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher with the practical experience offered through a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) at Victoria University.
You will gain significant workplace experience to prepare you for the real world of teaching. Through our extensive partnerships, you will undertake supervised teaching placements and have access to many professional-experience opportunities.
Our classes are smaller than many other universities', allowing our tutors to tailor the learning experience to our students. As education experts, we understand how students learn best. You won't be asked to sit in large lectures and take regular tests. Instead, you'll learn in practical workshops, with applicable tasks that prepare you to be an excellent teacher, such as creating lesson plans and presenting relevant research findings.
We offer a range of disciplines, so you can become a teacher in the area you love. Choose from dozens of options, including:
- arts
- design & technology (wood, metal and plastics, textiles, food, robotics)
- languages
- maths
- music
- outdoor education
- PE
- science
Delivery mode
Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Level 1, 160-166 Sussex Street Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in two discipline areas that meets AITSL specialised requirements.
Applicants will also be asked to complete an assessment of their non-academic attributes.
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS (or equivalent): Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5.
All students need to pass a CASPer test or VU ANAA interview prior to admission.
All students need a 3.5 GPA average for entry into the course.
Additional information
Prior to entry into the second year of full time study, students in this course will have to sit the LANTITE test in order to demonstrate that their literacy and numeracy skills are within that expected of the top 30% of the population in Australia. The LANTITE test is a national government requirement for initial teacher education programs.
Students should note that they will be subject to a Working With Children Check before practice placements, in accordance with Department of Education and Training policy.
Satisfactory achievement of the benchmark for literacy and numeracy is a requirement to graduate from the program.
English language requirements for masters degrees
You will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following levels of English language proficiency:
- IELTS: overall score of 6.5, no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL: overall score of 79
- PTE: overall score of 58-64, no section score less than 50
- CAE: overall score of 176, no individual band less than 169
- VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): achieved.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) will prepare you for the following roles.
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Philosophy Teacher
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Physics Teacher
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Biology Teacher
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Chemistry Teacher
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About Victoria University
Victoria University is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.
