Master of Teaching (Secondary)
A professional graduate degree designed to qualify students for secondary school teaching registration.
Best for:Aspiring secondary school teachers seeking professional accreditation and subject-area expertise.
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Melbourne is a professional qualification for individuals seeking registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. The program prepares graduates to teach across all secondary year levels, with a curriculum that ensures proficiency in two distinct learning areas and introduces a third to enhance professional versatility. Students benefit from a structured pathway that integrates academic study with practical teaching capabilities. The program is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for secondary education certification in Victoria.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework covering secondary education pedagogy and practice
- Develop expertise in two primary learning areas
- Engage with an introductory third learning area to broaden teaching capacity
- Meet all performance benchmarks for the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT)
- Satisfy requirements for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree with appropriate discipline study in two learning areas or one double learning area
Degree offered: Master of Teaching
Language: English proficiency as required by the University of Melbourne for graduate study
Instruction: English
- Completion of major study in at least one learning area
- Completion of minor study in a second learning area
- Successful completion of the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT)
- Must satisfy discipline study requirements for two learning areas
- Must meet TCAT benchmarks
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How to apply
Prospective students should apply through the University of Melbourne's official course portal. Applicants must ensure their undergraduate transcripts demonstrate the required discipline study for their chosen learning areas. Completion of the TCAT assessment is a mandatory step in the application process.
- Academic transcripts
- TCAT assessment results
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