Program Overview

This course is a 1.75 year full-time initial teaching qualification for graduates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Education field relevant to teaching. This could mean you pivot from undergraduate studies in areas such as English or communications to teaching, like Chelsea did to follow her true passion - hear her story on this transition.

This will set you up with the specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities to teach students from Years 7-12 in a teaching area you’re passionate about. When choosing to major in Science or humanities, and social sciences (HaSS), you will be expected to teach all components of the curriculum for Years 7-10 and then your specialised area for Years 11 and 12.

You will also choose a second teaching area (known as a minor) from these options, except for Health and Physical Education, which is only offered as a major/minor combination. Taking on a minor study area means you’ll become qualified to teach students from Years 7-10 in this area. Minors in Science and HaSS require you to teach all components of the curriculum. By having qualifications in two teaching areas, you’ll be highly employable when you graduate.

You’ll explore the role of education in society, learn how to manage a secondary level classroom and get valuable experience working in school placements across the secondary years.

3 reasons to study the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Murdoch

• Practise dealing with challenging behaviour and conflict resolution through our SimLabTM technology. It’s a virtual classroom that uses actors and avatars – and the only technology of its kind in WA.
• Gain experience from our Adjuncts (current teachers) who will share resources, strategies and knowledge with you.
• Except for four curriculum units, classes are held on a Thursday to assist in managing family and work commitments.

What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• Strategies for effective learning and teaching in secondary schools
• Understanding and preparing for the profession of teaching
• Planning and assessing teaching and learning opportunities
• Exploring how diversity can be accommodated in classroom
• Understanding adolescent health and development