Teaching (Secondary) - 8926
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: Jennifer Jolly
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 30
Min UOC For Award: 96
Award(s):
Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Specialisation)
Program Description
The Master of Teaching provides preservice teacher training for graduate students and an advanced initial secondary teaching qualification for both government and non-government schools in New South Wales and in all other states in Australia. It is also widely accepted as a teaching qualification overseas.
The program is two years equivalent in duration, but is normally undertaken full-time over three semesters of one calendar year, and the remaining courses undertaken part-time in the following year, or the part-time equivalent. Mid-year entry into the program is normally not available. During the program students will complete a range of core courses, method courses and two electives drawn from any area in the Master of Education program. Additionally, students will complete 65 days of supervised teaching practice in at least two different secondary schools.
Teaching specialisations offered:
Double Method Courses
(**See below for the list of double method course requirements)
The program is two years equivalent in duration, but is normally undertaken full-time over three semesters of one calendar year, and the remaining courses undertaken part-time in the following year, or the part-time equivalent. Mid-year entry into the program is normally not available. During the program students will complete a range of core courses, method courses and two electives drawn from any area in the Master of Education program. Additionally, students will complete 65 days of supervised teaching practice in at least two different secondary schools.
Teaching specialisations offered:
Double Method Courses
(**See below for the list of double method course requirements)
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Music
- Visual Arts
Single Method Courses:
(***See below for the list of single method course requirements)
(***See below for the list of single method course requirements)
Prospective Mathematics, Music, Visual Arts, English or History (Ancient or Modern) teachers may select a double or single method. Prospective Science teachers may select only one double method. Others may select two single method courses.
* EAL/D is a second teaching specialisation only. The prerequisites are 24 units of credit in Linguistics, with a specialisation in the English language.
# Note that a high level of competence in spoken and written language is required. A minor without prior studies or background in the language is usually insufficient to qualify as a teacher of the language.
Students may apply for internal transfer from the Master of Teaching to the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) at the end of any semester with full credit for all studies completed.
Admissions requirements
The program requires students to study two single teaching specialisations, or one double teaching specialisation from those methods listed above. Applicants require a recognised Bachelor degree with studies in the relevant teaching specialisation(s):
Main teaching specialisation – a major (three years of study, six semester long courses with at least 4 of these at level (year) 2 or above)
Second teaching specialisation – a minor (two years of study, four semester long courses with at least 2 of these at level (year) 2 or above)
Additional English language requirements
A very high level of competence in spoken and written English is required equivalent to a minimum Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.
* EAL/D is a second teaching specialisation only. The prerequisites are 24 units of credit in Linguistics, with a specialisation in the English language.
# Note that a high level of competence in spoken and written language is required. A minor without prior studies or background in the language is usually insufficient to qualify as a teacher of the language.
Students may apply for internal transfer from the Master of Teaching to the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) at the end of any semester with full credit for all studies completed.
Admissions requirements
The program requires students to study two single teaching specialisations, or one double teaching specialisation from those methods listed above. Applicants require a recognised Bachelor degree with studies in the relevant teaching specialisation(s):
Main teaching specialisation – a major (three years of study, six semester long courses with at least 4 of these at level (year) 2 or above)
Second teaching specialisation – a minor (two years of study, four semester long courses with at least 2 of these at level (year) 2 or above)
Additional English language requirements
A very high level of competence in spoken and written English is required equivalent to a minimum Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.
- Aboriginal Studies
- Business Studies
- Dance
- Drama (Theatre and Performance Studies)
- English
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)*
- Economics
- Geography
- Graphics and Multimedia Technology
- History
- Languages: French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean #
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Society and Culture
- Visual Arts
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The program is designed to enable students to acquire or develop knowledge and skills to an advanced level in the following areas:
- subject content knowledge in areas of specialisation
- how to teach that content to secondary school students
- how to relate to secondary school students
- understanding how secondary school students learn
- effective unit and lesson planning, and effective assessment and reporting design
- enhanced communication skills to ensure effective classroom communication with the students they will be teaching
- effective classroom management skills
- reflective teaching, and the desire to continually improve professional knowledge and practice
- social and political contexts of education and schooling
- productive engagement with members of their profession and the wider community
Program Structure
The program consists of 16 compulsory and elective courses, including either one double method or two single method courses. Additionally, students will undertake 65 days of supervised and assessed teaching practice, including community engagement, and are supported in their first year of teaching to gain accreditation for the next stage of their professional competence.
Note that the first year of study is normally undertaken over 3 semesters in one calendar year with students completing 30 UOC in Semester 1 & 2 and 12 UOC in November/December (T2C). The second year of the study is normally undertaken part-time over 2 semesters while students are in their first year of teaching employment, although students can accelerate by undertaking up to 12 UOC of electives in the summer semester.
Year 1:
Semester 1
Note that the first year of study is normally undertaken over 3 semesters in one calendar year with students completing 30 UOC in Semester 1 & 2 and 12 UOC in November/December (T2C). The second year of the study is normally undertaken part-time over 2 semesters while students are in their first year of teaching employment, although students can accelerate by undertaking up to 12 UOC of electives in the summer semester.
Year 1:
Semester 1
And two single or one double Method 1 courses from the following:
- EDST Method A1 (6 UOC)
- EDST Method B1 (6 UOC)
Semester 2:
And two single or one double Method 2 courses from the following:
- EDST Method A2 (6 UOC)
- EDST Method B2 (6 UOC)
October/November/December (T2C):
Note that prospective Maths, Music, Visual Arts, English or History teachers may select a double or single method in their teaching specialisation. Prospective Science teachers must do a double method in Science. Other teachers select two single method courses in two teaching specialisations.
As the program includes supervised teaching experience, including an internship, in at least two different secondary schools, all full-time students must be available for five days per week for the full school day (approximately 8.30am – 4.00pm) in late May-June and in October-December. Part-time students will need to do their final school placement on a full-time basis.
Applicants are required to undertake the ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to undertaking professional experience and a police record check is completed prior to employment in schools.
Year 2:
Part-time enrolment for domestic students only, international students are required to study full-time over one semester.
Semester 1:
As the program includes supervised teaching experience, including an internship, in at least two different secondary schools, all full-time students must be available for five days per week for the full school day (approximately 8.30am – 4.00pm) in late May-June and in October-December. Part-time students will need to do their final school placement on a full-time basis.
Applicants are required to undertake the ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to undertaking professional experience and a police record check is completed prior to employment in schools.
Year 2:
Part-time enrolment for domestic students only, international students are required to study full-time over one semester.
Semester 1:
Semester 1, 2 or Summer Semester:
- Any two elective courses (12 UOC) from those courses offered each year in the Master of Education program
Note: A large range of Master of Education electives are offered in blended mode or in intensive mode over the school holidays.
Method Courses
- EDST6700 Chinese Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6701 Drama Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6702 English Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6704 EAL/D Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6705 French Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6706 Geography Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6707 German Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6708 History Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6710 Indonesian Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6711 Japanese Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6713 Science Double Method 1 (12 UOC)
- EDST6714 Spanish Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6715 Business Studies Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6716 Economics Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6717 Aboriginal Studies Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6718 Korean Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6719 Legal Studies Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6720 Dance Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6722 Society and Culture Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6723 Extension English Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6724 Extension History Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6725 Mathematics Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6726 Extension Mathematics Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6727 Music Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6728 Extension Music Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6730 Chinese Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6731 Drama Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6732 English Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6734 EAL/D Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6735 French Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6736 Geography Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6737 German Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6738 History Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6740 Indonesian Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6741 Japanese Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6743 Science Double Method 2 (12 UOC)
- EDST6744 Spanish Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6745 Business Studies Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6746 Economics Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6747 Aboriginal Studies Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6748 Korean Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6749 Legal Studies Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6750 Dance Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6752 Society and Culture Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6753 Extension English Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6754 Extension History Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6755 Mathematics Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6756 Extension Mathematics Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6757 Music Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6758 Extension Music Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6771 Graphics & Multimedia Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6772 Graphics & Multimedia Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6775 Visual Arts Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6776 Visual Arts Method 2 (6 UOC)
- EDST6777 Extension Visual Arts Method 1 (6 UOC)
- EDST6778 Extension Visual Arts Method 2 (6 UOC)
ARTS5503 Academic Writing (6 UOC)
This course can be taken as an additional course for students wishing to develop their academic writing skills. It will not count towards the program requirements. Click here for further details about the course.
Academic Rules
1. A Master of Teaching (Secondary) may be awarded by the Council to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed a program of advanced study.
Entry requirements
2. (1) A candidate for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) shall:
(a) have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the Committee); and
(b) meet the prerequisites for their selected teaching methods/specialisation/s. These prerequisites normally involve at least a major (three consecutive years of study, usually six courses) in the main teaching specialisation, and a minor (two years of study, usually four courses) in the second teaching specialisation.
(c) meet the English language proficiency requirements:
A minimum Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.
(2) In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of other academic and professional qualifications, and approved by the Committee, may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
(3) If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.
Enrolment and Progression
3. (1) To qualify for the award of the Master of Teaching candidates must obtain over a period of study of no less than four semesters 96 units of credit. The maximum period of candidature shall be eight academic semesters from the date of commencement. In special cases an extension of these times may be granted by the Committee.
(2) A student enrolling in a course must satisfy the prerequisite and co requisite requirements in that course. These requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Head of the School.
Credit Transfer
You may apply for credit transfer if you can demonstrate equivalent study at UNSW or another institution. The maximum credit transfer granted for the Master of Teaching is 48 units of credit, unless you are transferring from the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) at UNSW prior to graduation, in which case full credit for all equivalent studies completed will be given.
Articulation Rules
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) forms part of a sequence of articulated programs comprising the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) and Master of Teaching. A postgraduate student enrolled in an articulated program may progress from the Graduate Diploma to Master’s degree with full credit for courses completed in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), and vice versa.
Fees
4. A candidate shall pay such fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council.
Entry requirements
2. (1) A candidate for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) shall:
(a) have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the Committee); and
(b) meet the prerequisites for their selected teaching methods/specialisation/s. These prerequisites normally involve at least a major (three consecutive years of study, usually six courses) in the main teaching specialisation, and a minor (two years of study, usually four courses) in the second teaching specialisation.
(c) meet the English language proficiency requirements:
A minimum Band 5 in HSC English Advanced, Standard English or English as a Second Language, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, or the equivalent.
(2) In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of other academic and professional qualifications, and approved by the Committee, may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
(3) If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.
Enrolment and Progression
3. (1) To qualify for the award of the Master of Teaching candidates must obtain over a period of study of no less than four semesters 96 units of credit. The maximum period of candidature shall be eight academic semesters from the date of commencement. In special cases an extension of these times may be granted by the Committee.
(2) A student enrolling in a course must satisfy the prerequisite and co requisite requirements in that course. These requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Head of the School.
Credit Transfer
You may apply for credit transfer if you can demonstrate equivalent study at UNSW or another institution. The maximum credit transfer granted for the Master of Teaching is 48 units of credit, unless you are transferring from the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) at UNSW prior to graduation, in which case full credit for all equivalent studies completed will be given.
Articulation Rules
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) forms part of a sequence of articulated programs comprising the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) and Master of Teaching. A postgraduate student enrolled in an articulated program may progress from the Graduate Diploma to Master’s degree with full credit for courses completed in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), and vice versa.
Fees
4. A candidate shall pay such fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
**Double Method Requirement
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Teaching Specialisation
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Double Method Requirement
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Science
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36 units of credit in physics, chemistry, biology or geology/earth/environmental sciences and at least one year (12 units of credit) study in another science. One of the two sciences must be chemistry or physics. Permissible sciences are only physics, chemistry, biology and geology/earth/environmental sciences, not psychology or computer science.
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Mathematics
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36 units of credit in mathematics subjects. One course (6 units of credit) in statistics may be counted.
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English
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At least 24 units in English literature subjects and an additional 12 units in English literature or in linguistics, media studies, communications or creative writing.
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History
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36 units of credit in history, in areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography, modern history.
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Music
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36 units including all of the following: musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles, periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, compositional techniques, music performance studies (a minimum of two years of music performance studies) and preferably Australian music. The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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| Visual Arts | 36 units of credit in visual arts including all the following: practical studies in 2 and 3 and/or 4 dimensional art forms, art theory/history (a minimum of one year), and studio art making practice (a minimum of one year). The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. |
***Single Method Requirement
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Teaching Specialisation
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First Method Requirements
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English
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At least 24 units of credit in English literature subjects and an additional 12 units of credit in English literature or linguistics, media studies, communications or creative writing.
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History
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36 units of credit in history, in areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography, modern history.
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Drama (Theatre & Performance Studies)
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36 units of credit in drama, including performance, production and theory.
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Geography
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36 units of credit in geography.
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| Graphics & Multimedia Technology | 36 units of credit in graphic design or multimedia design including computer-aided design (CAD) and theoretical studies and practical applications in at least three of the following areas: architecture and architectural drawing (such as Australian), cabinet drawing, computer animation, engineering drawing, furniture drawing, landscape drawing, product and technical illustration. |
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Languages
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36 units of credit in a Language other than English, including the spoken and written language, beyond the HSC level.
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Legal Studies
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36 units of credit in legal studies, including Australian and international law.
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Aboriginal Studies
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36 units of credit in Aboriginal Studies in areas such as contact and Aboriginal history, anthropology, Aboriginal literature, Aboriginal language and linguistics.
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Economics
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36 units of credit in economics.
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Business Studies
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36 units of credit in business related studies including at least 6 units of credit in finance or accounting, 6 units of credit of business management and remaining units drawn from: business law, economics, human resource management, industrial relations, marketing.
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Dance
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36 units of credit in Dance studies, including all the following: history and analysis of dance, performance, with a technique base in modern/contemporary dance and ballet, applied anatomy, kinesiology, and composition/choreography. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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Society and Culture
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36 units of credit in Social Sciences, including at least 6 units of credit
in Sociology, and the remaining units drawn from: Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, media studies, philosophy, politics, psychology (only 6 units of credit may be counted), religion studies, and social communication.
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Mathematics
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36 units of credit in mathematics subjects (must include algebra and calculus). One course (6 units of credit) in statistics may be counted.
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Music
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36 units of credit including all of the following: musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles, periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, compositional techniques, music performance studies (a minimum of two years of music performance studies) and preferably Australian music. The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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| Visual Arts | 36 units of credit in visual arts including all the following: practical studies in 2 and 3 and/or 4 dimensional art forms, art theory/history (a minimum of one year), and studio art making practice (a minimum of one year). The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. |
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Teaching Specialisation
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Second Method Requirements
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English
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At least 18 units of credit in English literature subjects and an additional 6 units of credit in English literature or media studies, communications or creative writing.
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EAL/D
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At least 24 units of credit in linguistics, with a specialisation in the English language.
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History
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At least 24 units of credit in history, in areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography, modern history.
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Drama
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At least 24 units of credit in drama, including performance, production and theory
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Geography
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At least 24 units of credit in geography.
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| Graphics and Multimedia Technology | At least 24 units of credit in graphic design or multimedia design including computer–aided design (CAD) and theoretical studies and practical applications in at least three of the following areas: architecture and architectural drawing (such as Australian), cabinet drawing, computer animation, engineering drawing, furniture drawing, landscape drawing, product and technical illustration. |
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Languages
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At least 24 units of credit in a Language other than English, including the spoken and written language, beyond the HSC level.
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Legal Studies
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A minimum of 24 units of credit in legal studies, including Australian and international law.
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Economics
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At least 24 units of credit in economics.
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Business Studies
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At least 24 units of credit in business related studies including at least 6 units of credit in finance or accounting, 6 units of credit of business management and remaining units drawn from: business law, economics, human resource management, industrial relations, marketing.
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Aboriginal Studies
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At least 24 units of credit in Aboriginal Studies in areas such as contact and Aboriginal history, anthropology, Aboriginal literature, Aboriginal language and linguistics.
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Dance
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At least 24 units of credit in Dance studies, including all the following: history and analysis of dance, performance, with a technique base in modern/contemporary dance and ballet, applied anatomy, kinesiology, and composition/choreography. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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Society and Culture
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At least 24 units of credit in Social Sciences, including at least 6 units of credit in Sociology, and the remaining units drawn from: Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, media studies, philosophy, politics, psychology (only 6 units of credit may be counted), religion studies, and social communication.
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Mathematics
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At least 24 units of credit in mathematics subjects (must include algebra and calculus). One course (6 units of credit) in statistics may be counted.
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Music
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At least 24 units of credit including all of the following: musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles, periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, compositional techniques, music performance studies (a minimum of two years of music performance studies) and preferably Australian music. The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent.
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| Visual Arts | At least 24 units of credit in visual arts including all the following: practical studies in 2 and 3 and/or 4 dimensional art forms, art theory/history (a minimum of one year), and studio art making practice (a minimum of one year). The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. |