The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a graduate entry initial teacher education program. Candidates may complete up to three designated teaching areas based on their background studies from the following: English, Mathematics, Science, Agriculture, Biology, Business Studies/Commerce, Chemistry, Computing, Drama, Economics/Commerce, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, History, Languages, Legal Studies, Mathematics/Physics, Music, Physics, Society and Culture and Studies of Religion. Furthermore, it should be noted that candidates should abide by the letter of offer in terms of their teaching areas. Candidates may also choose the Master of Teaching (Secondary) to take advantage of the Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) specialisation and/or the extended curriculum programs in English, Mathematics, Science and Music.

Sixty days of professional experience are spread across three units in the course, including an 'online demonstration school' and a professional experience internship. Students are also introduced to research principles and methods and complete a research project as part of their candidature.

Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines, under the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership framework for teacher registration. It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Secondary Teacher