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- Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a course not leading to teacher registration
- Engage in up-to-date and relevant learning experiences designed to prepare you for your new career
- Undertake professional experience placements in schools to prepare you to become a teacher.
Highlights
- Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a course not leading to teacher registration
- Engage in up-to-date and relevant learning experiences designed to prepare you for your new career
- Undertake professional experience placements in schools to prepare you to become a teacher.
Why choose this course?
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) can transform your prior studies and experience into a teaching qualification. If you have a bachelor degree that doesn't lead to teacher registration, the Master of Teaching offers a pathway to a rewarding career in teaching. Bring your passion for knowledge and your work and life experience to the teaching profession.
Real-world learning
Professional experience placements will give you the opportunity to work in real school classrooms.
Explore this course
Curriculum studies will prepare you to use your existing knowledge to develop and plan effective teaching strategies to respond to the diverse needs of your students. Key capabilities in classroom and behaviour management will be developed before you undertake your first professional experience in a school setting. You will engage in up-to-date and relevant learning experiences designed to prepare you for your new career. You will have opportunities to develop and reflect on your own professional identity and explore the range of possible career directions available to you.
Teaching areas available are:
- dance education #
- drama education
- English education
- film and media education #
- mathematics education
- music education #
- science education (biology)
- science education (chemistry)
- science education (earth and environmental science)
- science education (psychology)
- science education (physics)
- social education (geography) ^
- social education (history)
- technologies education
- visual arts education #
# available as a first teaching area only
^ available as a second teaching area only
Flexible delivery
Depending on where you live, you can choose on campus, external, or a blended approach to study that accommodates your other commitments and your preferred learning style.
If you choose external study you’ll be part of an online learning community and in regular contact with our expert teaching staff. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments where you will participate fully, receive expert knowledge and guidance, and have easy access to course content.
You can undertake Professional Experience placements in your home region and the schedule will be released well in advance so you can plan ahead. If you need to borrow resources from the QUT Library, these can be posted to your home address.
Evening on campus classes may be available for some units.
Real-world facilities
Experience the new Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching, you’ll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere, a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.
To prepare you to be an inspiring, innovative and confident teacher for the future, you’ll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual research.
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.
Careers and outcomes
As a secondary specialist, you will be prepared to teach in schools with your career guided by, but not limited to, your two teaching areas. Your qualification can also allow you to work in other locations in Australia and overseas.
Professional recognition
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration. Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency levels. Further information is available from relevant registering bodies.
Early exit
If you decide you do not wish to complete a course that leads to teacher registration you can consider an option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies as an alternative education qualification.
Possible careers
- Secondary School Teacher
- Selection rank
- 93.00
Admission to the course is based on prior study in addition to a selection rank.
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
Don't have an OP or selection rank?
- Course code
- EU50
- QTAC code
- 424401
- CRICOS code
- 084583K
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- External
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February
- February
Entry requirements
A completed recognised (minimum 3 year full-time) bachelor degree.
Your first teaching area also has prerequisites that must be met.
Additional entry requirements
You must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
To demonstrate this, you must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of, the course and profession. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.
If you've achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution, the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at 'unsatisfactory' after two test attempts for that component.
If you have failed two or more attempts of either component of the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, and have not passed it in a later attempt, you will not be eligible for entry.
Selection ranks
You will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.
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Prerequisites: first teaching area
For the first teaching area at least three quarters of a year (6 QUT units) of successful full-time recognised degree (or higher) study completed in a major area or equivalent. Completed study can be from different courses.
Refer to the teaching areas below for detailed information for first teaching area prerequisites.
Assumed knowledge: second teaching area
For the second teaching area at least half a year (4 QUT units) of successful full-time recognised degree (or higher) study in a minor area or equivalent. Completed study can be from different courses.
You must nominate your second teaching area on enrolment.
Your first and second teaching areas must be different.
Teaching areas
- Dance Education
- Drama Education
- English Education
- Film and Media Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Science Education (Biology)
- Science Education (Chemistry)
- Science Education (Earth and Environmental Science)
- Science Education (Physics)
- Science Education (Psychology)
- Social Science Education (History)
- Technologies Education
- Visual Arts Education.
Social Science Education (Geography) is also available as second teaching area (only).
First teaching area prerequisites
Dance education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in dance with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in dance theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in dance practice.
- one of the following completed courses:
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) or equivalent
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) or equivalent.
Drama education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in drama with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in drama theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in drama practice.
- one of the following completed courses:
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) or equivalent
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) or equivalent.
English education
Completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) covering one or more of:
- English (communication, grammar, linguistics, literature)
- cultural studies
- film and media studies.
Film and media education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in film and media with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in film and media theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in film and media production.
- a completed QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, TV and New Media Production), QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media) or equivalent.
Mathematics education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in mathematics
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- engineering
- mathematics
- physics
Music education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in music
- a recognised bachelor degree in music.
Science education (biology)
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) covering one or more of:
- animal biology
- human biology
- plant biology.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- human movement
- medicine
- nursing
- nutrition
- optometry
- paramedicine
- pharmacy
- physiotherapy
- podiatry
- public health
- veterinary science.
Science education (chemistry)
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in chemistry, preferably in:
- physical chemistry
- inorganic chemistry
- bio-organic chemistry
- analytical and environmental chemistry.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- biochemistry
- biomedicine
- chemical engineering
- forensics
- medical science
- pharmacy.
Science education (earth and environmental science)
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) covering one or more of:f:
- earth science; and/or
- environmental science/engineering; and/or
- geology; and/or
- geoscience and ecology; and/or
- geography.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- earth science
- environmental science
- landscape architecture.
Science education (physics)
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in physics and mathematics, with a minimum of half a year (4 QUT units) in physics
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- engineering
- geophysics
- medical physics.
Science education (psychology)
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in psychology
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- behavioural science
- counselling
- human services
- psychology
- social work
Social education (history)
Completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in history.
Technologies education
Completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) covering one or more of:
- architecture
- aviation
- design
- engineering
- fashion
- food science
- information technology
- nutrition
- public health
Visual arts education
Either
- completion of at least three quarters of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (6 QUT units) in visual arts with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in history or theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in studio practice.
- a completed QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) or equivalent.
Second teaching area assumed knowledge
Dance education
Either:
- completion of at least half of a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in dance with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in dance theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in dance practice.
- one of the following completed courses:
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) or equivalent
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) or equivalent.
Drama education
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in drama with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in drama theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in drama practice.
- one of the following completed courses:
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) or equivalent
- QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) or equivalent.
English education
Completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) covering one or more of:
- English (communication, grammar, linguistics, literature)
- cultural studies
- film and media studies.
Film and media education
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in film and media with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in film and media theory; and
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in film and media production.
- a completed QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, TV and New Media Production), QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media) or equivalent.
Mathematics education
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in mathematics
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- engineering
- mathematics
- physics
Music education
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in music
- a recognised bachelor degree in music.
Science education (biology)
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) covering one or more of:
- animal biology
- human biology
- plant biology.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- human movement
- medicine
- nursing
- nutrition
- optometry
- paramedicine
- pharmacy
- physiotherapy
- podiatry
- veterinary science.
Science education (chemistry)
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in chemistry, preferably in:
- physical chemistry
- inorganic chemistry
- bio-organic chemistry
- analytical and environmental chemistry.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- biochemistry
- biomedicine
- chemical engineering
- forensics
- medical science
- pharmacy.
Science education (earth and environmental science)
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) covering one or more of::
- earth science
- environmental science/engineering
- geology
- geoscience and ecology
- geography.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- earth science
- environmental science
- geography
- landscape architecture.
Science education (physics)
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in physics and mathematics, with a minimum of three eighths of a year (3 QUT units) in physics
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- engineering
- geophysics
- medical physics.
Science education (psychology)
Either
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in psychology
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- behavioural science
- counselling
- human services
- psychology
- social work
Social education (geography)
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in geography. This can include up to three eighths of a year (3 QUT units) in geology and environmental study, and/or geographical information systems.
- a recognised bachelor degree in:
- geography
- natural resource studies.
Social education (history)
Completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in history.
Technologies education
Completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4QUT units) covering one or more of:
- architecture
- aviation
- design
- engineering
- fashion
- food science
- information technology
- nutrition
- public health
Visual arts education
Either:
- completion of at least half a year of full-time, degree (or higher) study (4 QUT units) in visual arts with a minimum of both:
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in history or theory
- one eighth of a year (1 QUT unit) in studio practice.
- a completed QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) or equivalent.
Deferment
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised minimum three or four year bachelor degree (or equivalent) not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4 on QUT's 7 point scale (where 4 is a Pass).
Your first teaching area has admissions prerequisites that must be met. Details are listed below for the first teaching area requirements.
You must nominate your second teaching area on enrolment. We assume you have knowledge through completion of prior higher education studies.
Additional entry requirements
Pass the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria.
Applicants must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
You must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of, the course and profession. In the questionnaire you will be asked to:
- Rank a series of potentially appropriate statement responses, in order of what you think is most to least important.
- Provide two x 500 word written statements addressing the categories and indicators as outlined on the Teacher Entry Fact Sheet.
QUT will send you details on how to complete the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria questionnaire and submit your written statements after you have lodged an application.
Course requirements: Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate. You are not eligible to apply for a place in the course if you have failed two test attempts for one or more components, at another institution. The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills. QUT provides you with one reimbursement to cover the cost of the test. For more information view additional course requirements.
First teaching area requirements
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
7.5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
|
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
191 | 200 | 185 | 185 | 200 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
105 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
73 | 79 | 65 | 65 | 79 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Advanced standing
If you intend to apply for advanced standing (credit) you can view more information and find out how to apply.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate. You are not eligible to apply for a place in the course if you have failed two test attempts for one or more components, at another institution. The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills. QUT provides you with one reimbursement to cover the cost of the test.
For more information view additional course costs and requirements.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: CSP $4,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $29,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
The right move
After working as an engineer I decided I might like a job where I was working more directly to help people. I decided to use my science and maths skills to become a teacher. At QUT, I learned many valuable lessons about teaching students with a variety of learning and emotional needs. I did my final teaching placement on Thursday Island, where I lived for six weeks and my first teaching job is in a small Indigenous community.
Be ready to teach
'After completing a degree in dance I enrolled in a graduate entry teaching course. Completing my professional experience at a school in Far North Queensland was great for my personal and professional development. Prior to the experience I had many doubts about my ability to teach. I surprised myself and learnt many valuable skills.'
Learn, connect, relax
Experience a range of exciting learning and teaching environments in the Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct. Learn, collaborate and grow within this architecturally designed space, which has been optimised to support contemporary teaching and learning techniques. The innovative spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual study.
Access great facilities
‘On reflection I could not have chosen a better university. I was able to get access to the high-grade facilities at QUT for practical work in experimenting. In education, the program has a direct application to teaching, to the extent that I can use assessment produced at QUT in a real classroom.’
Transform your career by learning to teach
Our graduate entry teaching courses prepare you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a field other than education. With real-world experience and supportive lecturers, we can help you step into the classroom with confidence.
The right move
After working as an engineer I decided I might like a job where I was working more directly to help people. I decided to use my science and maths skills to become a teacher. At QUT, I learned many valuable lessons about teaching students with a variety of learning and emotional needs. I did my final teaching placement on Thursday Island, where I lived for six weeks and my first teaching job is in a small Indigenous community.
Be ready to teach
'After completing a degree in dance I enrolled in a graduate entry teaching course. Completing my professional experience at a school in Far North Queensland was great for my personal and professional development. Prior to the experience I had many doubts about my ability to teach. I surprised myself and learnt many valuable skills.'
Learn, connect, relax
Experience a range of exciting learning and teaching environments in the Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct. Learn, collaborate and grow within this architecturally designed space, which has been optimised to support contemporary teaching and learning techniques. The innovative spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual study.
Access great facilities
‘On reflection I could not have chosen a better university. I was able to get access to the high-grade facilities at QUT for practical work in experimenting. In education, the program has a direct application to teaching, to the extent that I can use assessment produced at QUT in a real classroom.’
Transform your career by learning to teach
Our graduate entry teaching courses prepare you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a field other than education. With real-world experience and supportive lecturers, we can help you step into the classroom with confidence.
