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Master of Teaching in Secondary
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Petrie, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A two-year master's degree in teaching in secondary schools, taught on campus at Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Teaching in Secondary. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- youth worker
- museum educator
- policy manager in a not-for-profit organisation
Curriculum
- 16 credit points over two years
- usually four credit points per trimester. Structure: 12 credit points of core units
- 4 credit points of secondary curriculum study (method) units. Units include The Brain and Learning
- Pedagogy in Action: Research and Design Foundations
- Youth Identities - Diversity and Inclusion
- Research Design Development and Method
- Independent Research Project for Professional Practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree or higher
- Some programs add prior study
- Work experience or professional requirements. Research master: bachelor GPA 5.0/7 or Honours IIB.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (three-year or equivalent) or higher, Some programs add prior study, Work experience or professional requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21)
- PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill)
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | UniSC Moreton Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education and Tertiary Access |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 |
| Scholarship note | UniSC offers international student scholarships. Its 2026 International Student Scholarship provided a 15% tuition reduction, while the 2026 Bright Futures Scholarship offered 20% for specified citizenships or courses. Those 2026 awards cannot be deferred to 2027; check the current intake's award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $33,500 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $24,700 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21), PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill), IELTS 6.5.

