GraduateEducation
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Our two-year Master of Teaching program qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Teaching is a career in which you can make a positive and life-long impact on the lives of children and young people. You can choose to specialise in early childhood education, primary education, or secondary education. Please see below for availabilities and start dates for each specialisation. As well as undertaking an education research project, this course includes professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings, schools, and/or community sites of a total 480 hours (60 days). Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed in Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) in their first year of study and successfully complete the LANTITE. Early Childhood Initial Teacher Education students do not have to do the LANTITE. Undertaking full-time study may be required from January to December (6 teaching terms) depending on your program of study. From 2026, Southern Cross University’s Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses no longer require applicants to complete a non-academic selection statement. This change reflects a national update to the Initial Teacher Education Accreditation Standards and has been approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for all SCU ITE programs.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Complete one of the following specialisations
- Early Childhood SpecialisationUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesTCHR3001Early Childhood MattersTCHR5003Principles and Practices in Early Childhood EducationTCHR5010Theory to Practice: Competency and Capability of PreschoolersTCHR6008Professional Experience: Early Childhood I Note 1TCHR2003Curriculum Studies in Early ChildhoodTCHR2002Children
- Families and CommunitiesTCHR5001Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood EducationTCHR3004Leadership and Advocacy in Early ChildhoodTCHR5009Theory to practice: Education and Care for Infants and ToddlersTCHR6011Professional Experience: Early Childhood II Note 1Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after completing the 10 units listed above.EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive TeacherTCHR6007Creative Arts for Early Childhood EducationTCHR6006Health
- Wellbeing and the Environment in Early Childhood EducationEDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and ContextsEDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and BeingEDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than HumanEDUC6018Teachers as Researchers IEDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II TCHR3001
- TCHR3001Early Childhood Matters
- TCHR5003Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- TCHR5010Theory to Practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers
- TCHR6008Professional Experience: Early Childhood I
- TCHR2003Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood
- TCHR2002Children
- Families and Communities
- TCHR5001Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
- TCHR3004Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood
- TCHR5009Theory to practice: Education and Care for Infants and Toddlers
- TCHR6011Professional Experience: Early Childhood II
- Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after completing the 10 units listed above
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- TCHR6007Creative Arts for Early Childhood Education
- TCHR6006Health
- Wellbeing and the Environment in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
- EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
- EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II
- Primary SpecialisationUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC5012Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and LearningEDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in ContextEDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and PedagogyEDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and PedagogyENGL1004English: Literature
- Language and LiteracyTCHR5013PG Professional Experience 1 - Primary: Foundations of Practice Note 1EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and PedagogyEDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive TeacherEDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the ProfessionTCHR6014PG Professional Experience 2 - Primary: Refining Practice Note 1EDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital DisruptionsEDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and ContextsEDUC6024Applications of Literacy and Numeracy Research for TeachersEDUC2015Personal Development
- Curriculum and PedagogyEDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and BeingEDUC3032Classroom Management EDUC5012
- EDUC5012Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
- EDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in Context
- EDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- ENGL1004English: Literature
- Language and Literacy
- TCHR5013PG Professional Experience 1 - Primary: Foundations of Practice
- EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- EDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
- TCHR6014PG Professional Experience 2 - Primary: Refining Practice
- EDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC6024Applications of Literacy and Numeracy Research for Teachers
- EDUC2015Personal Development
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- EDUC3032Classroom Management
- Secondary SpecialisationUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC5012Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and LearningEDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in ContextEDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital DisruptionsEDUC3031Teaching Students from Diverse BackgroundsEDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and BeingTCHR5014PG Professional Experience 1 - Secondary: Foundations of Practice Note 1EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive TeacherEDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the ProfessionTCHR6015PG Professional Experience 2 - Secondary: Refining Practice Note 1EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and ContextsEDUC3032Classroom ManagementEDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than HumanEDUC6018Teachers as Researchers IEDUC6019Teachers as Researchers IIAND
- choose one unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:EDUC2002PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC2006Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy ITCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC5007Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC5008Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IEDUC5009Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy IAND
- choose the second unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:EDUC3005PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC3020Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IITCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC6014Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC6015Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy IIEDUC6016Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy IIAND
- if undertaking an approved second Secondary teaching area choose the two (2) Curriculum and Pedagogy units for the second Secondary teaching area. If undertaking a second Science
- HISE or Technology and Applied Sciences teaching area the following two units must be completed. Note 2EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I Note 4EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II Note 4OR
- if not undertaking two Secondary teaching areas choose two (2) elective units from Education units or any University unit for which the prerequisites have been met. EDUC5012
- EDUC5012Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
- EDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in Context
- EDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
- EDUC3031Teaching Students from Diverse Backgrounds
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- TCHR5014PG Professional Experience 1 - Secondary: Foundations of Practice
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- EDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
- TCHR6015PG Professional Experience 2 - Secondary: Refining Practice
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC3032Classroom Management
- EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
- EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
- EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II
- AND
- choose one unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:
- EDUC2002PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2006Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- TCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5007Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5008Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5009Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- AND
- choose the second unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:
- EDUC3005PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3020Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- TCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6014Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6015Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6016Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- AND
- if undertaking an approved second Secondary teaching area choose the two (2) Curriculum and Pedagogy units for the second Secondary teaching area. If undertaking a second Science
- HISE or Technology and Applied Sciences teaching area the following two units must be completed
- EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- OR
- if not undertaking two Secondary teaching areas choose two (2) elective units from Education units or any University unit for which the prerequisites have been met. | Early Childhood Specialisation: TCHR3001 Early Childhood Matters
- TCHR5003Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- TCHR5010Theory to Practice: Competency and Capability of Preschoolers
- TCHR6008Professional Experience: Early Childhood I
- TCHR2003Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood
- TCHR2002Children
- Families and Communities
- TCHR5001Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
- TCHR3004Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood
- TCHR5009Theory to practice: Education and Care for Infants and Toddlers
- TCHR6011Professional Experience: Early Childhood II
- Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after completing the 10 units listed above
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- TCHR6007Creative Arts for Early Childhood Education
- TCHR6006Health
- Wellbeing and the Environment in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
- EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
- EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II | Primary Specialisation: EDUC5012 Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
- EDUC2014Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in Context
- EDUC2011Creative Arts Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC3013Science and Technology Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- ENGL1004English: Literature
- Language and Literacy
- TCHR5013PG Professional Experience 1 - Primary: Foundations of Practice
- EDUC2012English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2013Human Society and its Environments: Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- EDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
- TCHR6014PG Professional Experience 2 - Primary: Refining Practice
- EDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC6024Applications of Literacy and Numeracy Research for Teachers
- EDUC2015Personal Development
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- EDUC3032Classroom Management | Secondary Specialisation: EDUC5012 Education and Practice: Ways of Teaching and Learning
- EDUC5003Teaching and Learning Literacy and Numeracy in Context
- EDUC5011Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions
- EDUC3031Teaching Students from Diverse Backgrounds
- EDUC6009Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
- TCHR5014PG Professional Experience 1 - Secondary: Foundations of Practice
- EDUC5013Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher
- EDUC6017Education for Impact: Into and Beyond the Profession
- TCHR6015PG Professional Experience 2 - Secondary: Refining Practice
- EDUC5019Brain and Learner: Navigating Processes and Contexts
- EDUC3032Classroom Management
- EDUC3024Education and the Environment: More than Human
- EDUC6018Teachers as Researchers I
- EDUC6019Teachers as Researchers II
- AND
- choose one unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:
- EDUC2002PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2006Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC2019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- TCHR2001English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5007Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5008Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC5009Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- AND
- choose the second unit below for your approved first secondary teaching area:
- EDUC3005PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3004Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3003Mathematics: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3020Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC3019HSIE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- TCHR3002English: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6014Music: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6015Visual Arts: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- EDUC6016Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- AND
- if undertaking an approved second Secondary teaching area choose the two (2) Curriculum and Pedagogy units for the second Secondary teaching area. If undertaking a second Science
- HISE or Technology and Applied Sciences teaching area the following two units must be completed
- EDUC2016Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I
- EDUC3014Advanced Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy II
- OR
- if not undertaking two Secondary teaching areas choose two (2) elective units from Education units or any University unit for which the prerequisites have been met
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
ATAR: Not applicable. To be eligible to receive the Master of Teaching students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising: 1 Specialisation (192 credit points) in Early Childhood or Primary or Secondary and 2 Professional Experience units (0 credit points). Students completing Primary and Secondary specialisations students must also meet: Both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government. English language proficiency requirements for teacher registration in Australia. Professional Experience This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. Preparatory coursework components must be completed prior to the commencement of placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Exit Awards Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) in the Early Childhood Specialisation. Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) in the Early Childhood Specialisation comprising 8 coursework units and 2 professional placement units. Students may be eligible exit with a Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies after completing 8 Units (96 credit points) in the Primary or Secondary Specialisation. Students may be eligible to exit with the Master of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) in the Primary or Secondary Specialisation. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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