Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Postgraduate

Mode

On campus or online

Campus

Adelaide City Campus, Mawson Lakes

Duration

2 year(s) full-time

Program code

MATSE

Study as

Full time or part time

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth Supported

Non-tuition fees

SATAC code

ACM236

ACM237

ACM238

ACM239

ACM241

ACM242

ACM243

ACM244

ACM245

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

Assumed knowledge in the Australian Curriculum subject areas used for entry to the program is required.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution which includes completion of a major from the Australian Curriculum Learning Area in which they intend to specialise. To qualify for a Learning Area, the major must consist of a minimum of six courses, with at most two at a first-year university level and at least two at a third-year level.

Minors in additional Learning Areas are not essential, but are preferred and will improve an applicant’s chances of receiving an offer. To qualify for a minor Learning Area, the minor must consist of at least 4 courses, with at most 2 at a first-year university level.

Essential requirements

All applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) with their application. In the TCS, applicants describe their motivation to teach. The TCS assesses non-academic entry requirements in accordance with national teacher education program standards.

Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.

Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Program code: MATSE

Complete 96 units comprising:

48 units for all Core courses, and
24 units from Discipline courses, and
18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Semester 1

Units 6

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Notes

Discipline 1 course

Units 6

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Notes

Discipline 2 course

Units 6

EDUCX103 | Effective Pedagogical Practices (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

EDUC1119 | Classroom Management in Secondary Contexts (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Semester 2

Units 6

EDUC6902 | Professional Experience 1: Planning, Teaching, Assessing and Managing the Classroom Environment (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Units 6

PSYCX200 | The Brain and Learning (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

EDUCX107 | First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

EDUCX303 | Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Year 2

Semester 1

Units 6

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Notes

Discipline 1 course

Units 6

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Notes

Discipline 2 course

Units 6

EDUC6112 | Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching in Secondary Contexts (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 12

EDUCX412 | Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice (12 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Notes

This course runs across multiple semesters

Semester 2

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Units 6

EDUCX401 | Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

EDUCX307 | The Importance of Peer Relationships (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Some programs include additional enrolment advice. If available for your program, it will be displayed here.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

48 units for all Core courses, and
24 units from Discipline courses, and
18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 units for Electives

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Classroom Management in Secondary Contexts	Course code EDUC1119	Units 6
Course name Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching in Secondary Contexts	Course code EDUC6112	Units 6
Course name Effective Pedagogical Practices	Course code EDUCX103	Units 6
Course name First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Course code EDUCX107	Units 6
Course name Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum	Course code EDUCX303	Units 6
Course name The Importance of Peer Relationships	Course code EDUCX307	Units 6
Course name Democratic Curriculum: An Inquiry Approach	Course code EDUCX401	Units 6
Course name The Brain and Learning	Course code PSYCX200	Units 6

Complete exactly 24 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Foundations in Languages Education	Course code EDUC1027	Units 6
Course name Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX210	Units 6
Course name Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX216	Units 6
Course name Psychology for Secondary Teaching	Course code EDUCX220	Units 6
Course name Catholic Education for Secondary Teaching	Course code EDUCX226	Units 6
Course name Arts for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX232	Units 6
Course name Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX236	Units 6
Course name Science for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX237	Units 6
Course name Arts for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX400	Units 6
Course name Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX402	Units 6
Course name English for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX403	Units 6
Course name Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX405	Units 6
Course name Integrated Teaching and Learning in Secondary and Vocational Settings	Course code EDUCX406	Units 6
Course name Science for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX409	Units 6
Course name Curriculum Design in Catholic Education	Course code EDUCX413	Units 6
Course name Curriculum Development in EALD/TESOL	Course code EDUCX414	Units 6
Course name Design and Technology for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX415	Units 6
Course name Designing Learning in Languages Education	Course code EDUCX416	Units 6
Course name English for Secondary Teaching 1	Course code EDUCX419	Units 6
Course name Health and Physical Education for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX420	Units 6
Course name Nature-Based Pedagogies and Practices for Primary and Middle School	Course code EDUCX424	Units 6
Course name Outdoor Education for Secondary Teaching	Course code EDUCX425	Units 6
Course name Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 2	Course code EDUCX426	Units 6
Course name Learning English as an Additional Language	Course code EDUCX502	Units 6
Course name Digital Technology for Secondary Teaching	Course code EDUCX504	Units 6
Course name Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Course code EDUCX511	Units 6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Professional Experience 1: Planning, Teaching, Assessing and Managing the Classroom Environment	Course code EDUC6902	Units 6
	Course name Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice	Course code EDUCX412	Units 12

Notes

Note: EDUCX412 - Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice runs across multiple semesters.

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 6 units comprising:

6 units from Program electives

	Course code	Units
Course name Wellbeing for Learning and Teaching	Course code EDUC2064	Units 6
Course name International Comparative Studies in Education	Course code EDUC5108	Units 6
Course name Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training	Course code EDUC5118	Units 6
Course name Learners in a Digital Age: Innovative Practices	Course code EDUC5119	Units 6
Course name Islamic Education: Principles and Praxis	Course code EDUCX104	Units 6
Course name Catholic Scriptures: An Introduction	Course code EDUCX203	Units 6
Course name Teaching in Rural and Regional Locations	Course code EDUCX309	Units 6
Course name Teaching Learners with Disabilities	Course code EDUCX310	Units 6
Course name Integrated Teaching and Learning in Secondary and Vocational Settings	Course code EDUCX406	Units 6
Course name Nature-Based Pedagogies and Practices for Primary and Middle School	Course code EDUCX424	Units 6
Course name Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Societal Change	Course code EDUCX511	Units 6

Inherent requirements for Education

Inherent requirements are capabilities and knowledge required to perform essential tasks effectively and safely for a specific purpose such as employment or study. Students undertaking any Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degree at Adelaide University must complete the following:

Preservice Teacher Placement Agreement

Before placement, all Preservice Teachers must complete the Pre-Service Teacher Placement Agreement on InPlace. This form outlines responsibilities and expectations for all future placements—it only needs to be completed once.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All people working in a child-related area, whether as an employee or volunteer, must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). You can apply for a WWCC via the South Australian Government website. When completing your application, please select Pre-service teacher placement/student placement in the Role Description.

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

To work or volunteer in education you must complete mandatory notification training about child protection in education. The training is called Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC). To register for and complete the training, you must make an account on Plink. You will need to complete both the 2-hour fundamentals course and the 4-hour Masterclass session.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

If you are studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) you are expected to sit the LANTITE test and pass both components before enrolling in your final Professional Experience course. Each course has a designated final test window.

Please note, students studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) do not need to complete the LANTITE.

Adelaide University provides a range of student services and support to ensure you can succeed in your studies. If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact your studies, you are strongly encouraged to speak with the Access and Inclusion team when accepting your offer into a program.

Visit the Access and Inclusion webpage to find out more.

If you have an access plan and require adjustments to your placement, please ensure you upload your access plan on InPlace. Adjustments can only be provided based on the requirements of your access plan.

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements. For more information, please visit the Australian Government Department of Education website.

Mrs Sarah Forrest

Lecturer

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

School of Education

sarah.forrest@adelaide.edu.au

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