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Course structure
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is completed in 200 points of study over two years full time or within 18 months via the Accelerated Mode. Teacher Candidates complete 7 core subjects, 2 Learning Area study sequences (or a double sequence), and 3 Clinical Teaching Practice subjects which incorporate the secondary school placements, and subjects in either the Coursework or Research options.
The options include:
- Coursework: a capstone experience and electives; or
- Research*: 50 points of research preparation for entry to higher degree research programs
The course can be completed in 18 months via Accelerated Mode by completing an elective in the winter term of Year 1 (in addition to the Semester 1 & 2 subjects), then two subjects in the summer term of Year 2 (an elective and a core) and 50 points of core subjects in Semester 3. Factors to consider when selecting Accelerated Mode include:
- The Accelerated Mode incorporates the Coursework Option; which includes a capstone experience and electives.
- It is not possible to do the Research Pathway Option in Accelerated Mode.
- Teacher Candidates that start in Accelerated Mode may revert to the standard 2 year structure at the start of the second year, to pursue either the Coursework or Research Pathway Option (subject to meeting eligibility requirements). Note there is no elective in the Research Option, so an extra 12.5 points will have been completed.
- Applicants/Teacher Candidates should carefully consider suitability of Accelerated Mode to their personal circumstances, as well as the study load implications (e.g. on international student visa, or government support).
* In order to be eligible to apply for the Research Pathway Option, Teacher Candidates must achieve an average of at least H2A (75%) in the first 112.5 credit points of the program.
All Teacher Candidates must meet the following course progression requirement:
The satisfactory completion of the Australian Commonwealth Government’s National Literacy & Numeracy Test administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (independently of The University of Melbourne) is necessary in order for each Teacher Candidate to progress beyond 112.5 credit points (standard full time) or 125 points (Accelerated Mode) and continue to the final phase of their course.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the Test by this progression point will result in referral to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education’s Student Progress Sub-Committee and may result in exclusion from the course. Excluded Teacher Candidates may be granted an early exit award of a Graduate Diploma in Pedagogy (Secondary) (subject to satisfactory completion of relevant subjects). Alternatively they may be withdrawn from the course.
Subject options
FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS
Accelerated Mode Teacher Candidates take all of the First Year Subjects, plus one Elective that is offered in the Winter Term.
Subjects undertaken in first semester of the program
The three subjects below plus two Learning Area subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90901 | Educational Foundations (Sec) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90904 | Introduction to Clinical Practice (Sec) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90908 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 1 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Subjects undertaken in second semester of the program
The three subjects below plus two Learning Area subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90902 | Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms (Sec) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90906 | Integrating Language & Clinical Practice | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90909 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 2 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SECOND YEAR SUBJECTS
Standard Mode - Subjects undertaken in third semester of the program
Coursework Option
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90758 | Researching Education Practice (SEC) |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90907 | Inclusive Language, Literacy & Numeracy | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90910 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 3 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90903 | Contemporary Education Debates | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90905 | Becoming a Clinical Practitioner (Sec) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Pathway Option
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90907 | Inclusive Language, Literacy & Numeracy | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90910 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 3 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90903 | Contemporary Education Debates | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90905 | Becoming a Clinical Practitioner (Sec) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Standard Mode - Subjects undertaken in fourth semester of the program
Coursework Option
Two Electives plus
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90759 | Education Research Project (Sec) |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Research Pathway Option
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Study |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Accelerated Mode - Subjects undertaken in Summer Term
One Elective that is offered in the Summer Term plus
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90758 | Researching Education Practice (SEC) |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Accelerated Mode - Subjects undertaken in third semester of the program
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90759 | Education Research Project (Sec) |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90905 | Becoming a Clinical Practitioner (Sec) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90907 | Inclusive Language, Literacy & Numeracy | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90910 | Clinical Teaching Practice (Sec) 3 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90903 | Contemporary Education Debates | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Learning Areas 1 and 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90955 | Learning Area Accounting 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90429 | Learning Area Biology 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90957 | Learning Area Business Management 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90431 | Learning Area Commerce & Bus. Studies 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90433 | Learning Area Chemistry 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90435 | Learning Area Drama 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90959 | Learning Area Economics 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90437 | Learning Area English 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90441 | Learning Area Health 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90443 | Learning Area History 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90445 | Learning Area Humanities 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90453 | Learning Area Languages 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90457 | Learning Area Mathematics 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90461 | Learning Area Media Studies 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90463 | Learning Area Music A 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90467 | Learning Area Physical Education 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90469 | Learning Area Physics 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90965 | Learning Area Politics 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90471 | Learning Area Psychology 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90473 | Learning Area Science 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90475 | Learning Area TESOL 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90477 | Learning Area Visual Arts & Design 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90956 | Learning Area Accounting 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90430 | Learning Area Biology 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90958 | Learning Area Business Management 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90432 | Learning Area Commerce & Bus. Studies 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90434 | Learning Area Chemistry 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90436 | Learning Area Drama 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90960 | Learning Area Economics 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90438 | Learning Area English 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90442 | Learning Area Health 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90444 | Learning Area History 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90446 | Learning Area Humanities 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90454 | Learning Area Languages 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90458 | Learning Area Mathematics 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90462 | Learning Area Media Studies 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90464 | Learning Area Music A 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90468 | Learning Area Physical Education 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90470 | Learning Area Physics 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90966 | Learning Area Politics 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90472 | Learning Area Psychology 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90474 | Learning Area Science 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90476 | Learning Area TESOL 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90478 | Learning Area Visual Arts & Design 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90963 | Learning Area Environmental Science 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90961 | Learning Area Legal Studies 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90447 | Learning Area SOSE 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90465 | Learning Area Music B 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90479 | Learning Area Visual Arts & Design (Ad)1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90964 | Learning Area Environmental Science 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90962 | Learning Area Legal Studies 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90448 | Learning Area SOSE 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90466 | Learning Area Music B 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90480 | Learning Area Visual Arts & Design (Ad)2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90842 | Perspectives on Childhood and Youth | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| EDUC90841 | Comparative Education Systems & Contexts | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90976 | Positive Learning Environments | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90492 | Teaching for a Sustainable World | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| EDUC90504 | Leadership in Educational Settings |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90493 | Arts and Artistry: Studio to Classroom | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90861 | Leading Mathematics Across the School | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| EDUC90711 | Physical Education Pedagogy | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90727 | Teaching Global Perspectives | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90972 | Active Pedagogies | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90971 | Teaching in, through and across the Arts | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90609 | Australian Curriculum Perspectives | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| EDUC90425 | Australian Indigenous Education | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90428 | Promoting Student Wellbeing |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90422 | Foundations of English Teaching |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90426 | Foundations of Mathematics Teaching |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90914 | Teaching Integrated Science | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90973 | Introduction to Digital Thinking | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| EDUC90974 | Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90740 | Historical Thinking | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90913 | Personalising Learning with Technology |
Summer Term (Online)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90332 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90922 | Place Based Elective (International) | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90916 | Place Based Elective (Alternative) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90923 | Place Based Elective (Rural / Remote) | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90919 | Place Based Elective (Indigenous) | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 10 February 2024