With its strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master’s degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching competence and twice as much classroom experience.

If you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree in a suitable discipline, this Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) will enable you transition into a teaching career. Designed to be completed over two years of full-time study, this degree allows you to take an experienced approach to the in-school development of teaching competence.

Available as either a full-time or part-time program, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) consists of 13 specialist teaching courses, five theological courses and one justice studies courses, plus two teaching placements, totalling 20 weeks of classroom practice.

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our School of Education covers the complete spectrum of higher education – from the training of new teachers to the continuing professional development and further education of experienced educators and school leaders. To this end, you can expect a strong and supportive mentoring arrangements and coursework that is contemporary, practical, and interactive and focused on problem solving.

Year One

• Planning and Pedagogy
• Education, Service and Community Engagement
• Transforming Learning through ICT
• Teaching Method 1 (Major)
• Teaching Method 2 (Specialisation)
• Professional Experience 1 Master of Teaching Secondary
• Psychological Principles of Classroom Management
• Research Methods in Education
• Catering for Students with Special Needs
• Principles of Secondary Schools Religious Education 1
• Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition OR Necessary Elements of the Catholic School OR General Elective

Year Two

• Advanced Teaching Skills
• Literacy Across the Curriculum in the Middle School
• Teaching and Learning Strategies for Adolescents
• Principles of Religious Education 2 OR General Elective OR Ethics for Professional Life
• English for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
• Scripture and Church OR Theology Today for the Adults of Tomorrow OR General Elective
• Professional Experience 2 Master of Teaching Secondary
• Working with Indigenous Students
• The Professional and Legal Responsibilities of Teachers
• Christology OR Religious Studies in Australian Schools OR Sustainability: Systems, World Views and Futures

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

With a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), you can teach secondary students in Australian Catholic, Independent and Government schools, depending on your teaching specialisation. Career opportunities within the education system include Lead teacher, faculty or year group coordinator, principal, and assistant principal.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the secondary school curriculum in Western Australia and provide sufficient depth for teaching a Major (up t

A minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.

CAE/CPE - 176 overall, with no score lower than 176 in writing and no other band score lower than 169

PTE Academic - 58 overall, with no score lower than 58 in writing and no other band score lower than 50

TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall, with no score lower than 22 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.