Degree overview

Become a Secondary Teacher.

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.

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)
  • Teacher Librarian (with appropriate additional study).
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$2,052 median weekly income before tax.

(Lightcast LabourInsight, 2024).

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Program Code 40204

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Program Code 40204

This criteria is based on a domestic student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

This program may be eligible for subsidised tuition through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

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Program Code 40204

This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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What you will study

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.

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.

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Student experience

Student experience

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How to apply

How to apply

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Before you get started

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

  1. Review the Program Handbook.
  2. Review the Admission Requirements.
  3. Review the Program fees and costs.
  4. Decide on your preferred commencement date.

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.


You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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Scholarships

Scholarships

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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