Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education)

VU course code: EMAT | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

1.5 years full time

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Commonwealth supported place

Location

Online Real Time

Next start date

29 July 2024

Application closes

21 July 2024

Overview

Prepare for a career as a secondary school teacher through intensive study and real work experience, with the Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education) at Victoria University.

This masters degree is open to students from groups that are underrepresented in the teaching profession*. A scholarship and paid teaching internship will be offered to all successful applicants.

The postgraduate teaching degree offers an employment-based, fast-tracked teacher-education program. It prepares you to register as a teacher your specialisation area(s), and focuses on hands-on learning in schools.

The program is made up of three intensive phases, each lasting six months. In the first, you'll learn from expert teachers at Victoria University, who will introduce the principles of good teaching practice and equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter your first school placement. The final two phases are work-based, letting you hone your craft in secondary schools, with additional study to support your practical learning.

The 18-month program is made up of three intensive phases of placements and classes, including online classes from 9am to 4pm on Mondays throughout (see course structure below).

*To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), as defined below, or Indigenous background. Students who are not eligible see our Master of Education (Secondary Teaching).

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically examine historical and contemporary issues in post-primary education at a local, national and international level;

Review different pedagogical theories and academic concepts of teaching that support the diversity of learners found in post primary educational settings;

Critically review curriculum materials and resources that support the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum in schools with a view to promoting reconciliation in today's society;

Analyse the literacy and numeracy learning needs of students across the full range of abilities including students with disabilities and special learning needs;

Plan, implement and evaluate a range of educational practices that support the diversity of students in post primary education;

Analyse the efficacy of classroom teaching practices through reflective discussion that draws upon pedagogical theories;

Employ advanced skills in research to work with educational stakeholders in educational settings;

Apply knowledge and skills within classrooms and the school community to develop inclusive cultures of learning where all school students are supported to achieve.
: The term ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’ (CALD) refers to people from a range of countries and ethnic and cultural groups.

It includes:

people of non–English speaking backgrounds or who have a parent or parents from a non-English speaking background

people who grew up in Australia or overseas in a culturally and/or linguistically diverse family environment.
: In addition to your paid employment in the second and third phase of your course, all successful applicants will receive a $15,000 Department of Education (DET) scholarship to help you manage expenses while you study.

The Victorian Government also has an additional scholarship of $9,000 for eligible students.

Read the Victorian Government information

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) students will be required to complete 192 credit points in total consisting of:

168 Credit points of Core studies;

24 credit points of Capstone Studies;
EED6004: Capstone Research Investigation and EED7004 Engaging the Profession can only be taken towards the end of the course.
Students must successfully complete 60 practicum days in a secondary school.

Students are required to pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to be eligible to graduate from their Victorian Institute of Teaching-accredited program.

Classes & placements

Casses are delivered online in real time, which means you will need to attend online classes at set times. Throughout the course you will have an online class from 9am to 4pm on Mondays.

Placements are in-person at a school.

The 18-month program is made up of three intensive phases of six months each:

Phase 1:
You will complete 5 units (subjects) and a 20-day unpaid school placement.
Phase 2:
You will undertake paid work in a school setting at 0.6 (3 days per week) as an ES (Education Support) staff in addition to your Monday classes.
Phase 3:
You will undertake paid Paraprofessional work under a Permission to Teach registration (PTT) in a school setting at a 0.8 full-time equivalent (0.6 teaching load + 0.2 paid study leave). This is in addition to your Monday classes.

On days that you are not working in a school setting and during the summer/winter breaks, you will complete more university study.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Study & living support scholarships for eligible students

CAREERS

Graduates of the Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education) who have passed the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) are eligible for registration as secondary teachers with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

You'll be ready to work as a secondary teacher in your chosen discipline area, according to your previous study, including:

business
computing
creativity and the arts
English
health
humanities
languages other than English (LOTE)
mathematics
music
outdoor education
physical education
psychology
technology
teaching English as a second language
science.

You'll also be able to pursue careers in a range of education-related industries and organisations, that could include:

special-education teacher
educational-publishing editor or writer
museum or gallery educator
corporate learning and development
tutor
education-supply liaison officer
outdoor education specialist
student welfare officer.

Salaries & job prospects

Find salary information and employment predictions for secondary school teachers on the government job-data site, Jobs and Skills Australia.

Find salary and other job information for special education teachers in Australia on Jobs and Skills Australia.

Accreditation

This Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the independent statutory authority for the teaching profession. This means you will be eligible for registration to teach in Victoria after completing this course.

It is a legal requirement for all teachers to be registered with VIT in order to be employed in a school or early childhood education and care service, or Victorian children’s service.