Using your existing Bachelor degree as a foundation, this program offers you an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
Our online program incorporates the NSW Quality Teaching model, developed and refined by researchers at the University of Newcastle.
Complete the program in our intensive study model over four trimesters. It makes use of our teaching simulation technologies, formal placements, and possible paid placements to ensure you graduate work-ready.
World top 175
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for Education
97.6% employed
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within four months of graduating
Career opportunities
You will be prepared to begin your career as a classroom teacher, teaching students from Year 7 through to Year 12, and commence on a career that could lead to roles such as:
Head Teacher of a teaching discipline
School Executive and Principal
School Counsellor (with appropriate additional study)
This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.
The courses and placements will develop your knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for a successful career in teaching. For more information about this program, view our Master of Teaching (Secondary) admissions booklet.
The program is delivered online, with two short on-campus experiences at our Callaghan campus during the first year of study. The on-campus intensives provide opportunities to learn how to teach your specific selected teaching areas from expert mentors.
In the core courses you will examine concepts and theories in the following learning areas:
Educational Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology
Language as a Social Practice
The Principles and Practice of Teaching
The Integration of New Technologies into Teaching & Learning.
You can qualify for a maximum of two teaching areas, such as:
Aboriginal Studies
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry, Drama
Earth & Environmental Science
Economics
English
English as an Additional Language/Dialect
Drama
Food Technology
Geography
Health & Physical Education
Industrial Technology
Information Processes & Technology
Languages
Legal Studies
Marine Studies
Mathematics
Modern History
Music
Physics
Society & Culture
Software Design & Development
Studies of Religion
Visual Arts.
2025 Program Handbook
The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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