Master of Teaching (Secondary) / Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
A graduate-entry teacher education programme preparing candidates to teach in two specialist secondary school areas, including Religious Education.
Best for:Best for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree who want to transition into secondary teaching, particularly those interested in Religious Education as a specialist area.
Overview
This Master of Teaching (Secondary) programme is designed for graduates seeking a career change or recent graduates aiming to become secondary school teachers. The course leverages your undergraduate degree to inform your specialist teaching areas, allowing you to qualify to teach in two distinct subjects. Located at the Australian Catholic University’s Brisbane campus, the programme integrates practical teaching experience with academic study, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for classroom roles. It is tailored for those who wish to specialise in Religious Education alongside another teaching discipline, aligning with the university’s focus on education and arts.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with Australian secondary school curricula in two specialist teaching areas, including Religious Education.
- Engage in classroom-based teaching practice under supervision to gain hands-on experience.
- Collaborate with academic supervisors and mentors to refine teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
- Participate in professional development workshops focused on contemporary educational practices and religious education frameworks.
- Conduct research or reflective practice projects related to teaching strategies in secondary education.
- Adhere to Australian Catholic University’s ethical and professional standards for teacher education.
Requirements
Degree required: A Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification with a major study that meets the content requirements in at least one secondary teaching area offered by ACU.
Degree offered: Master of Teaching (Secondary) / Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for teaching roles in Australia).
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of relevant state/jurisdiction assessments (excluding Queensland).
- Ability to integrate undergraduate degree knowledge into teaching practice.
- Commitment to professional development in secondary education.
- Familiarity with Australian educational standards and frameworks.
- Completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
- Completion of relevant state/jurisdiction teaching assessments (excluding Queensland).
- No age restrictions mentioned, but suitability for teaching is assessed.
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How to apply
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Applicants must submit an online application through the Australian Catholic University portal, including academic transcripts, a statement of suitability for teaching, and evidence of completion of relevant state/jurisdiction assessments (excluding Queensland). Additional documents may be requested based on the applicant’s background.
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree)
- Statement of suitability for teaching
- Evidence of completion of relevant state/jurisdiction teaching assessments (excluding Queensland)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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