Master of Teaching (Secondary) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

After you register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), you will be eligible to teach in Victorian secondary schools and related teaching services in two specialist teaching areas. If you complete the education practitioner research methods unit and project, you may be eligible to progress to doctoral- level studies.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Graduating from this program qualifies you to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the statutory authority that regulates and promotes the teaching profession in Victoria. Like other professions that involve positions of trust and responsibility, teachers must be registered to practise their profession. The VIT registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools.

International

If you want to teach interstate or overseas, you should check the registration requirements with local authorities.

Why study Master of Teaching (Secondary)?

Secondary school teachers perform one of society's most responsible roles. They guide, mentor and educate adolescents at a crucial stage of their learning lives. Our program prepares you to teach in secondary schools, while also allowing you to build on the skills developed in your undergraduate degree.

You will be part of a dynamic faculty that marries research rigour with experience. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced secondary education academics and leading researchers.

Our program combines academic studies about the foundations of education, with two specialist teaching areas. These specialisms will ultimately be the areas you are qualified to teach as a secondary teacher.

Your undergraduate studies will determine your choice of specialist teaching areas. Generally, you must have studied that discipline at university level for at least two years.

An extensive range of specialist teaching areas are available for students to choose from including: accounting, biology, business management, chemistry, drama, economics, English, English as a second language (ESL), geography, health, history, information technology/computing, Jewish studies, languages other than English (LOTE), legal studies, mathematics, media studies, music, outdoor education, physical education, physics, science, social education and visual arts. For more information, please see our list of specialist teaching areas and prerequisites.

Your studies will focus on adolescent learning, classroom teaching and practice, education and society, and curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation. Core units include education policy and practice, the theory and practice of learning and teaching, fostering student engagement, and the teacher as a professional.

As part of the course, you will complete two method units and two depth units. Depth units are completed in the last semester of study - you have three streams to choose from:

Advanced professional learning: Gives you the opportunity to select units in areas you're interested in to advance your professional knowledge. You can select from approved postgraduate level units including: literacy studies, educational technologies, music education, math and science education, TESOL, inclusive and special education, gifted education and more.

Practitioner inquiry: Provides you with the opportunity to work with a school to investigate an educational issue that is of mutual interest. Together with the school you will develop and implement a project that will benefit the school community.

Research: This option develops your understanding of research and allows you to undertake a research project that can then lead to doctoral (PhD) studies. The first unit expands your understanding and appreciation of educational research perspectives, methods and research ethics. The second unit involves a research project of a topic of your interest, drawing from knowledge gained from the first unit.

For more information on depth units please visit out depth units page.

You will also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 60 days of satisfactory professional placements throughout the course. These placements connect the theoretical components of your studies with the practical aspects of teaching. If you want the chance to teach overseas, consider an international professional placement. This amazing opportunity gives you first-hand teaching experience in locations such as the Cook Islands and South Africa.

For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.

NOTE: This course is offered at multiple campuses in multiple delivery modes.

On campus mode at Berwick - 2 years full-time completed in 1.5 years accelerated mode

On campus mode at Clayton - 2 years full-time on campus

On campus mode at Clayton - 4 years part time on campus

Off campus mode - 4 years part-time

Please visit the Gippsland campus website http://monash.edu/gippsland/special-note-about-the-gippsland-campus.html for updates and information on the course profile in 2014.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

2 years full-time
4 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,868 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 17,180 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

January

Attendances

  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 4201

CRICOS code: 074395G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Education
Berwick campus:

  • 61 3 9904 7167

education.berwick@monash.edu
Clayton campus:

  • 61 3 9905 0014

edu-courseinfo@monash.edu
www.education.monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

2 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 20,750 AUD
This is an accelerated course where you will be required to undertake more than the Standard Annual Load of 48 credit points in Year 1 in order to complete the course in 1.5 calendar years. The fee quoted is based on 48 credit points of study for one standard year. Therefore you will be required to pay a higher fee in Year 1 where more than the 48 credit points is required.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

January

Attendances

  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 4201

CRICOS code: 074395G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A recognised degree or equivalent diploma from disciplines that qualify for two single teaching specialism subjects (teaching areas) or an approved double specialism. For information on specialism prerequisites please visit the Specialism Prerequisites webpage.

Overseas qualifications will be assessed by the Faculty.

English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

This course is available to bachelor degree holders from disciplines that enable them to qualify for two single teaching methods or one double method. Eligibility for methods usually requires a background of study of at least two years in the discipline. A double method requires at least three years of study in the discipline. Information about requirements for specific methods is available from the Admissions and Student Services Office (Clayton) or can be downloaded from www.education.monash.edu.au/units/secondary-specialisms.html. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may fulfil this requirement with a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 7.5 with individual band scores required at 7.0

for Reading, 7.0 for Writing, 8.0 for Listening and 8.0 for Speaking. Alternatively, applicants may meet the English language requirement with an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 105 with at least 24 for Reading, 27 for Writing, 28 for Listening and 26 for Speaking is required. Test scores must not be more than two years old.

Special application requirements

===Working With Children Check===

Students will be required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

A recognised degree or equivalent diploma from disciplines that qualify for two single teaching specialism subjects (teaching areas) or an approved double specialism. For information on specialism prerequisites please visit the Specialism Prerequisites webpage.

Overseas qualifications will be assessed by the Faculty.

VCE prerequisites

This course is available to bachelor degree holders from disciplines that enable them to qualify for two single teaching methods or one double method. Eligibility for methods usually requires a background of study of at least two years in the discipline. A double method requires at least three years of study in the discipline. Information about requirements for specific methods is available from the Admissions and Student Services Office (Clayton) or can be downloaded from www.education.monash.edu.au/units/secondary-specialisms.html. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may fulfil this requirement with a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 7.5 with individual band scores required at 7.0

for Reading, 7.0 for Writing, 8.0 for Listening and 8.0 for Speaking. Alternatively, applicants may meet the English language requirement with an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 105 with at least 24 for Reading, 27 for Writing, 28 for Listening and 26 for Speaking is required. Test scores must not be more than two years old.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

===Working With Children Check===

Students will be required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.