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Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education)
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education) at RMIT University in Melbourne is an accelerated, 18-month initial teacher education degree for graduates of any discipline who want to teach in Australian secondary schools. The course combines coursework in how students learn with at least 60 days of supervised classroom placement in partner schools, delivered through intensive study over summer and winter breaks alongside regular semesters. Graduates gain the qualification required for secondary teacher registration in Victoria and are supported by one-on-one mentoring from academic staff with classroom experience. The degree suits international students planning a secondary teaching career in Australia and who hold a bachelor's degree in any field, including one unrelated to education.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Program code MC220 (CRICOS 113706D). Delivered at City Campus, Full-time 2 Years, Part-time 4 Years
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree or 2-year master's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) that includes a major in a specialist area and a minor in a second specialist area, or a major in a double specialist area. Selection for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) is competitive, and places are limited. You will be selected based on your grade point average (GPA). The Master of Teaching Practice (Secon
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