Program Overview

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Expand your career. Learn alongside world-class thought leaders and develop the skills and knowledge to lead tomorrow's generation.

Course Details

• Duration: 1.5 years full-time
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: February (non-standard teaching period)
• Weekly contact time: Each unit (apart from professional practice units) constitutes 150 hours study time, including contact time.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 32550
• CRICOS code: C

Careers and Further Study

• Career Pathways: As a graduate of this course, you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally.
• Further Study: With research experience or experience in the field, you may like to undertake a Master of Education (by Coursework and Dissertation or Thesis and Coursework).

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025): $37,200.00. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Admission Requirements

• Admission Requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
  • A degree with six units in a discipline that is relevant for the school curriculum major, with at least two of those units studied at second year university level and two at third year university level.
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
  • A satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA.
• English Language Requirements:
  • At least two years full-time equivalent study at tertiary level in one of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, United States of America, Canada (except Quebec), South Africa.
  • A valid IELTS Academic overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum score of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the Listening and Speaking bands.

Course Structure

• Core Units:
  • EDUC5000 National Literacy and Numeracy Test (0)
  • EDUC5112 Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) (6)
  • EDUC5410 General Capabilities Across the Curriculum (6)
  • EDUC5429 Perspectives in Aboriginal Education (6)
  • EDUC5515 Research for Learning in Years 7-12 (6)
  • EDUC5531 Learning and Assessment in Years 7-12 (6)
  • EDUC5535 Professional Practice A Secondary (6)
  • EDUC5536 Professional Practice B Secondary (6)
  • EDUC5537 Child and adolescent development and pedagogy (6)
  • EDUC5538 Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing (6)
  • EDUC5539 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms (6)
  • EDUC5618 Embedding Digital Literacies Across the Curriculum (6)
• Option Units:
  • Group A: English Curriculum I and II
  • Group B: Mathematics Curriculum I and II
  • Group C: Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum I and II
  • Group D: Science Curriculum I and II
  • Group E: Languages Education Curriculum I and II
  • Group F: Physical Education Curriculum I and II
  • Group G: Music Curriculum I and II
  • Group H: Alternative units (Inclusive teaching of at-risk students, Contemporary Pedagogies and Practices, International and Comparative Education, Studio Teaching and Musical Leadership I and II)

Teaching Periods

• Our Master of Teaching courses are delivered across four teaching periods that align closely to school terms.
• Professional practice placements for first-year students will occur in the third teaching period (August to September).

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

• If you're planning to study teaching, whether you're a school leaver or career changer, the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship provided by the Department of Education is available to eligible new full-time students.
• The scholarship helps with study costs and provides opportunities to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings once you graduate.

Accreditation

• The Master of Teaching - Secondary (32550) is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Graduates of the program will meet the qualification requirements for Provisional Registration with the TRBWA.