2 years Full time or 4 years Part time
This is a two-year teacher preparation degree for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and who aspire to become teachers. This course offers practical, school-based learning and draws on the latest research into effective teaching methods, ensuring graduates are well equipped to meet the challenges of a teaching career. Students learn to plan, design, implement and review relevant teaching programs, including developing teaching and learning strategies and curriculum materials within two areas. This degree is ideal for those looking for a career change or wish to follow their passion for teaching. For more information, visit Master of Teaching (Secondary) at UQ.
The University of Queensland
A Blue Card is required; refer to institution. Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degree are required to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate and must pass the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA).
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
Course restrictions apply; Prior study; Teaching area study requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline that meets the requirements for an approved combination of two teaching areas of the secondary curriculum in Australian schools with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher.
Applicants must meet the prerequisite requirements for two teaching areas. For the first teaching area, applicants must have completed at least 12 units of study (equivalent to six UQ courses), or, three-quarters of a year of full-time study (or equivalent). This study must include a minimum of 4 units (two courses) at Level 3, with no more than 4 units (two courses) at Level 1.
For the second teaching area, applicants must have completed at least 8 units of study (equivalent to four UQ courses) or half a year of full-time study (or equivalent), with no more than 4 units (two courses) at Level 1.
Further information about teaching area requirements is available on the UQ School of Education website. Inherent requirements apply, for more information refer to UQ Inherent Requirements.
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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Secondary school teacher. With further study, principal; curriculum adviser; guidance or career officer; department head.