Teaching
Master of Teaching
Learning Mode
Full Time
Duration
2 Years
Start date
February
Qualification
Master Degree (AQF Level 9)
Fees
AUD 39,200
Location
Clayton Campus, Peninsula Campus (depending on specialization)
About the Course
The Master of Teaching at Monash University is a highly respected and nationally accredited program designed to prepare passionate individuals for a rewarding career in education. This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced pedagogical knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience necessary to become an effective and inspiring teacher across various educational settings: Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary. The program integrates theoretical understanding with extensive supervised professional experience in schools, ensuring you graduate highly skilled and classroom-ready.
You will delve into contemporary teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and inclusive education practices. The course strongly emphasizes developing reflective practitioners who can adapt to diverse learning environments and foster positive educational outcomes for all students. Depending on your chosen specialization, you will gain expertise in teaching specific age groups and learning areas, guided by leading educational researchers and practitioners.
Career prospects
Graduates of the Master of Teaching are highly sought after by schools and early childhood settings locally, nationally, and internationally. This qualification, coupled with Monash’s strong reputation, opens doors to fulfilling careers as registered teachers across various educational levels. The program also provides a foundation for leadership roles in education, curriculum development, and further academic pursuits in educational research.
Why choose Teaching at Monash?
Accredited excellence
Graduate with a nationally accredited teaching qualification recognised by the VIT and professional education bodies.
Extensive professional experience
Gain real classroom experience through supervised placements, building teaching skills, confidence, and career readiness.
Research-informed practice
Learn evidence-based strategies from leading researchers, ensuring you’re equipped with current, effective teaching practices.
Course Overview
The Master of Teaching is a 96-credit point postgraduate degree structured to develop highly competent and reflective educators. The course is typically completed over two years full-time and is designed for graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds who wish to qualify as teachers. The program offers specializations to cater to different educational levels: Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary.
The program includes:
- Core Pedagogical Units: Foundational studies in learning theories, curriculum, assessment, educational psychology, and professional ethics.
- Curriculum Specialization: In-depth study of specific learning areas or age groups relevant to your chosen specialization (e.g., teaching methods for secondary subjects, early childhood development, primary curriculum).
- Extensive Professional Experience: A significant component involves supervised teaching practice in partner schools or early childhood centres, applying theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings.
This structure ensures graduates are equipped with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for effective teaching and professional registration.
Course Duration
Length of the course
- 2 years full-time
Mode of Study for international students:
- Full-time enrolment is generally required for international students to comply with visa regulations.
Course Curriculum
The Master of Teaching curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical education in pedagogy and curriculum studies, tailored to your chosen specialization. The specific units will vary significantly depending on whether you choose Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary.
- Core Education Units (across all specializations) These units cover fundamental aspects of teaching and learning, including: Child and adolescent development, Diversity and inclusion in education, Assessment and reporting, Professional ethics and responsibilities, and researching educational practice.
- Specialization-Specific Curriculum Units
- Early Childhood: Focus on early years learning frameworks, play-based learning, and working with families.
- Primary: Covers teaching all key learning areas in primary schools (e.g., Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Arts).
- Secondary: Focuses on teaching methods for your chosen teaching areas (e.g., Mathematics, Science, English, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Health and Physical Education).
- Professional Experience A crucial component involving supervised teaching placements in relevant educational settings throughout the program, culminating in significant classroom experience.
Admission Requirements
Entry Criteria
- Academic qualifications Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
- For Primary and Secondary Teaching: Your undergraduate degree must include sufficient study in relevant discipline areas to support your chosen teaching methods (for Secondary) or curriculum areas (for Primary).
- For Early Childhood Teaching: Your undergraduate degree should be in any discipline.
- English Language Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in English is required.
- Non-Academic Requirements: All applicants must complete a compulsory “Personal Statement” and may need to undertake an interview as part of the selection process. This assesses suitability for teaching.
- Working With Children Check: All students undertaking professional experience placements are required to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent police check relevant to the state/territory of placement.
Language Proficiency
- English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) For international applicants, demonstrated proficiency in English is mandatory. This is typically evidenced by:
- IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5. (Some specializations may require higher)
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94, with specific minimum scores for listening (24), reading (24), writing (27), and speaking (23).
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 65, with no communicative skill score less than 58.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees:
- AUD 39,200 (Postgraduate – per 1 year full-time for international students).
Scholarships and Bursaries: Monash University offers a comprehensive range of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support eligible students in their Master of Teaching studies. These include:
- Monash Graduate Scholarships: Competitively awarded scholarships for high-achieving postgraduate students.
- Faculty of Education Scholarships: Specific scholarships for students undertaking postgraduate studies within the Faculty of Education, often tied to academic merit or specific teaching areas.
- Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS): Awarded based on academic merit to international students undertaking research degrees.
- Various other bursaries and support schemes are available based on specific eligibility criteria, designed to assist students with their study costs and living expenses.
Career Opportunities
Potential job roles and industries Graduates of the Master of Teaching program are highly sought-after professionals, equipped with the qualifications and practical experience to excel in diverse educational roles across various sectors. The program directly prepares you for registration and employment as a qualified teacher.
Common career paths include:
- Early Childhood Teacher: Working in preschools, kindergartens, and long day care centres.
- Primary School Teacher: Teaching across all subjects in primary schools (Foundation to Year 6).
- Secondary School Teacher: Specializing in teaching specific subjects (e.g., Maths, Science, English, Humanities) in secondary schools (Years 7-12).
- Education Consultant/Specialist: Applying educational expertise in non-classroom settings, curriculum development, or policy.
- Leadership roles: With experience, progression to leading teacher, year level coordinator, department head, or school leadership positions.
These roles span government, independent, and Catholic schools, as well as early learning centres, offering dynamic and impactful career trajectories globally.
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