University of Queensland
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching to complement the expertise and experience gained in your first degree.
Course overview
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) program is designed for those with an approved undergraduate degree looking to qualify as a secondary school teacher. It aims to develop, educate and sustain teachers who can contribute innovatively and creatively to addressing the educational challenges posed by social, community and technological change. Plus, it enables you to qualify as a secondary school teacher after two years of study.
You'll participate in practical, school-based learning that draws from the latest research into effective teaching methods and complete 60 days of supervised professional experience placements. You'll gain the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching, complementing the expertise and experience from your first degree. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration in Queensland and to work as secondary school teachers in state and independent schools in Australia and worldwide. With further study and experience, this program can lead to roles such as a head of department, principal, guidance officer, learning support teacher or student adviser.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 32 units (16 courses) comprising:
- 24 units for all MTeach(Sec) Core Courses
- Four to eight units from MTeach(Sec) Curriculum Studies Courses
- Zero to four units from MTeach(Sec) Specialist Curriculum Studies Courses
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth two units.
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Indigenous Knowledge and Education
- Teachers as Researchers
- Global Issues and Social Justice
- Contemporary Theories of Development and Learning
- Teachers as Educational Innovators and Agents of Change
- Building Professional Knowledge
- Building Inclusive Secondary Classrooms
- Assessment for Learning and Teaching
- Developing Professional Practice
- Achieving Professional Engagement
- Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
- Supporting Student Behaviour and Wellbeing
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline that meets the requirements for two teaching areas of the secondary curriculum in Australian schools (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Please refer to the School of Education website for further information on entry requirements and becoming a teacher.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you already have industry experience and the required skills and knowledge, you can be assessed through the Recognition of Prior Learning process.
You must be able to validate your ability to meet all industry benchmarks as required for each relevant unit.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Secondary School Maths Teacher
- Economics Secondary School Teacher
- Business Secondary School Teacher
- Secondary School Music Teacher
- Head of Curriculum
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $4,740 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 16 units (normally eight courses) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.