Program Overview

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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for Secondary Education. Designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, graduates are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers.

Course Description

This coursework program accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between the University and individual schools. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector. Graduates will have met the highest standards in personal ethics and practice which the profession demands.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Code

I91

Entry Requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply. All applicants are required to have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of school provision. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree.

Admissions

ECU admission profile applies.

Fees

• Commonwealth supported: estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $4,750
• International students: estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $37,700

Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Availability & Campus

Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2
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City Campus | |
Joondalup | FT PT | PT
South West | |
Sri Lanka | |
Online | |

• FT = Full-time study, PT = Part-time study

Location & Timetable

This course requires attendance at more than one campus or location. The course also has a modified timetable.

Course Details

Semester Availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points
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LIT1200| Personal Literacy|
NUM1200| Personal Numeracy|

All nationally accredited Initial Teacher Education courses require students to undertake the LANTITE tests, as set by ACER, and meet the Standard in personal literacy and personal numeracy to be eligible to graduate.

Specialisations

Students must select two specialisations, one being a major study and the other a minor study. Available specialisations include:

• Art Education
• Dance Education
• Design and Technology Education
• Digital Technology Education
• Drama Education
• English Education
• Food and Materials Technologies: Home Economics
• Health and Physical Education
• Health Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences Education
• Instrumental Music Education
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
• Learning Enrichment: Students with Additional Needs
• Mathematics Education
• Media Education
• Music Education
• Science Education
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Course Notes

Important Course Notes

• Cross-Campus attendance: Not all specialisations are available at every campus.
• Non-standard timetable requirements: This course does not follow the standard ECU academic calendar.
• Internship option: Students will be a scholar in residence at the placement school for two-three days per week.
• Attendance requirements: Host Schools and Centres will determine the exact hours of attendance required.
• Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required: Pre-Service teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise teaching theory and practice in authentic situations.
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative curriculum, learning and assessment activities in secondary education.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of secondary teaching.
4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute an extended practicum.

Professional Recognition

Course Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector. Secondary school teachers may also work in industry, TAFE, community organisations, private tutoring, consultancies, personnel training, administration and public relations.

Possible Future Job Titles

• Secondary Teacher
• Art Teacher
• Computing Teacher
• Dance Teacher
• Design and Technology Teacher
• Drama Teacher
• English Teacher
• Health and Physical Education Teacher
• Home Economics Teacher
• Humanities and Social Science Teacher

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $4,750 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee
• AUD $37,700 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies.