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The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for graduates with non-Education bachelor degrees who want to qualify to teach their disciplines in secondary schools. For admission to the program, your bachelor degree disciplines must align with the current subject offerings of Queensland schools.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * Duration note: The two year full-time offering is only available with a Semester 1 commencement. The 18 month option is available for Semester 1 and Semester 2 commencement.
- * Duration note: The two year full-time offering is only available with a Semester 1 commencement. The 18 month option is available for Semester 1 and Semester 2 commencement.
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for graduates with non-Education bachelor degrees who want to qualify to teach their disciplines in secondary schools. For admission to the program, your bachelor degree disciplines must align with the current subject offerings of Queensland schools.
- Build on your existing subject knowledge with discipline-specific courses that will get you ready for the classroom
- Learn how to assess students’ learning needs, design lesson plans and manage a diverse classroom
- Complete Supervised Professional Experience in three blocks, totalling 60 days of practice teaching, with the opportunity to gain experience in rural and remote areas throughout Queensland
- Enhance your knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development seminars and employment forums, meeting with representatives from major employers, The Queensland College of Teachers, teacher unions and international recruiters
This program replaces the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) from Semester 2, 2017. The Master of Teaching is a two-year equivalent program delivered intensively over 18 months (or equivalent part-time).
USC Secondary Education graduates are in demand and experience a high level of employment. According to QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching), 85.7% of USC teacher education graduates are employed full time – one of the highest rankings of all Australian public universities.
Admission requirements
Research has shown that the most effective teachers are those who have academic capability, literacy and numeracy skills, and personal characteristics (non-academic capabilities). Entry to this program requires that applicants meet academic and non-academic criteria.
Academic qualifications
Applicants must have completed a non-Education Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from a recognised tertiary institution. In addition, applicants must satisfy the discipline study requirements of at least one-quarter of a degree in a nominated first teaching area and one-sixth of a degree in a nominated second teaching area. Teaching Area One and Teaching Area Two must be from contrasting subject areas or different discipline areas and contain no more than 2 introductory courses in each area.
Personal statement requirement
As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.
After you have submitted a QTAC application for this program, QTAC will contact you with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.
More information is on the QTAC website.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 60 days of Supervised Professional Experience in a school setting under the supervision of a Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registered teacher. Students must obtain a Blue Card (or link their existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.
Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools (Years 7-12), education consultant, corporate trainer.
Registration
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers *.
Program structure
Required courses (12) 144 units
EDU712 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
EDU713 Cultural Diversity in Nursing and Midwifery
EDU714 Human Pathophysiology
EDU715 Nursing Practicum 2
EDU716 Drug Therapy
EDU717 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
EDU718 Nursing Practicum 3
EDU719 Health Law and Ethics
EDU720 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
EDU764 Strategic Management
EDU765 Project Management
EDU766 Cross-Cultural Management
Required Senior curriculum courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 Senior curriculum courses associated with your teaching areas from:
EDU727 Small Business and New Venture Management
EDU728 Quality Management
EDU736 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
EDU738 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
EDU740 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
EDU742 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
EDU744 Economics for Managers
EDU746 Finance and Accounting for Managers
EDU748 Innovation Management and Professional Development
EDU760 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
EDU761 Managing Across Global Cultures
EDU763 International Trade and Finance
EDU793 Evidenced Based Decision Making
EDU794 Global Business Management ^
Required Junior curriculum courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 Junior curriculum courses associated with your teaching areas from:
EDU725 Marketing in a Global Environment
EDU726 Leading and Managing Organisations
EDU729 Economics for Managers
EDU737 Finance and Accounting for Managers
EDU739 Innovation Management
EDU741 International Trade and Finance
EDU743 Managing Across Global Cultures
EDU745 Marketing Management
EDU747 Managing Research
EDU749 Leading and Managing Organisations
EDU759 Global Business Management
EDU762 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
^available 2019
Total units: 192
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of supervised teaching practice in schools.
- Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website
To commence supervised professional experience (SPE) you must:
- Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information
- Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
- Make provision for transport to attend teaching practice placements
- Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified two year (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and in-class tests. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- When enrolling, please refer to the Recommended Study Sequence
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.