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Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies)

Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies)

If you are searching for a rewarding career that will use your communication and leadership skills to shape the future of students in your home country, then the Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies) is for you. Using your existing degree as a foundation, the Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies) offers…

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University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

If you are searching for a rewarding career that will use your communication and leadership skills to shape the future of students in your home country, then the Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies) is for you.

Using your existing degree as a foundation, the Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies) offers a highly regarded teaching degree.

Our program incorporates Quality Teaching, the NSW model of pedagogy which was developed and refined by researchers at the University of Newcastle. The courses you will study will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions you will need for a successful career in teaching. You will also undertake placements, with the final placement completed in your home country

What you will study

You will complete 130 units of core courses, including 40 units of courses which focus on your area of teaching specialisation, and 30 units of electives. 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, including an emphasis on pedagogy and assessment; and
the integration of new technologies into the curriculum.

Majors

You can undertake teacher preparation in the following disciplines:

Aboriginal studies
Business studies
Economics
English
Geography
History
Languages
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Music
PDHPE
Science
Technology

Career opportunities

At the completion of your Master of Teaching (Secondary Studies) degree you will be equipped with the appropriate theoretical and practical skills and knowledge to flourish as a successful secondary school teacher. You will enter the education system in your home country as a capable and professional individual with a well-developed sense of professional ethics.

You will be prepared to begin your career teaching students from Year 7 – 12 and have the opportunity to embark on some of the following career pathways:

  • Classroom Teacher;
  • School Executive and Principal;
  • Home School Liaison Officer;
  • School Counsellor;
  • Teacher Librarian; and
  • Learning Assistance Support Teacher.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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