Master of Teaching (Secondary)
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is designed for people who want to make a real difference in young people’s lives. Throughout the course, you’ll develop the skills, experience and professional mindset needed to thrive in today’s secondary classrooms. You'll develop the knowledge of how secondary aged children learn, what motivates them, and how to create meaningful education experiences that spark curiosity and growth.
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Course overview
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is designed for people who want to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop the skills, experience and professional mindset needed to thrive in today’s secondary classrooms. You'll develop the knowledge of how secondary aged children learn, what motivates them, and how to create meaningful education experiences that spark curiosity and growth.
You can also unlock financial and career support while you study — that's because students in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Employment Program receive a $16,000 scholarship, plus paid school employment in the final six months of the course.
You’ll teach on a 0.6 or 0.8 load, while also receiving a 0.2 paid study allowance to focus on your university assessments.
Many students are also eligible for additional incentives such as relocation support. Even better—the university fully covers the cost of any required English or Maths discipline units, so you can upskill without the financial burden.
This course blends practical, school-based experience with the latest evidence about great teaching. You’ll complete at least 60 days of professional placement in Victorian secondary schools, where you’ll learn from mentor teachers and apply what you’re studying in real classrooms. These placements include structured intensives that help you connect theory with day-to-day practice, so you graduate feeling prepared, supported and ready for your first year of teaching.
A key focus of the program is helping you build strong expertise in English or Mathematics — two high-demand subject areas across Victoria. Depending on your previous studies, you may receive credit for relevant units, or complete targeted discipline subjects that strengthen your knowledge before you begin placement. Whether you’re retraining, changing careers, or building on your undergraduate degree, the cou
At Federation University, the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is a compulsory requirement of your teaching course. It is also a requirement for teacher registration. Find out more here.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Education
Course co-ordinator
Melania Pantelich
Career paths
The program will qualify graduates to teach within secondary schools in all sectors. Our graduates teach in schools within Victoria as well as in interstate schools and overseas.
Professional recognition
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Ballarat (flexible)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
- Flexible delivery means you'll be doing some of your classes online and some, like labs, on campus.
Contact hours
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
Work integrated learning
This course requires a total of 480 placement hours, across 12 weeks.
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- First Nations Knowledges, Curriculum and Ways of Learning15 credit pointsEDMAS6068
- Youth Identities, Diversity and Wellbeing15 credit pointsEDMAS6067
Elective
- Engaging Professionally 115 credit pointsEDMAS6026
- Literacy and Numeracy Across the Subject Areas15 credit pointsEDMAS6048
- LANTITE AttemptEDLAN6000
Elective
- Building Positive Learning Environments15 credit pointsEDMAS6065
- Effective Learning and Teaching15 credit pointsEDMAS6066
- Engaging Professionally 215 credit pointsEDMAS6125
- Feedback, Assessment and Reporting15 credit pointsEDMAS6046
- Inquiry Into Practice30 credit pointsEDMAS6226
- Engaging Professionally 330 credit pointsEDMAS6228
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Prerequisite
A 3 year Bachelor degree or equivalent (with two approved specialised teaching areas)
English language requirements
IELTS score: Speaking 8.0, Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, and Writing 7.0 or successful completion of two years full-time equivalent study at recognized Australian university within the past two years.
Extra requirements
Essential requirements for selection and application
CASPer
Compulsory: All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com
Altus Suite:
Part One (Compulsory)
- Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT)
Part Two (Recommended)
- Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions
Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/
OR
Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete https://ins.incept.education/i/entry/kBRl0Q3xpfSr
Additional Supporting Documents
Compulsory: Applicants must complete and submit an additional details form and a referee report form to submit their application.
Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation
Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)
All students must satisfy National program standard requirements and attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) test or provide evidence of First Nations language proficiency in the first year of enrolment.
To graduate from this course and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the LANTITE test standard in both literacy and numeracy must be achieved. Students who have provided evidence of First Nations language proficiency are not required to undertake the LANTITE test.
Working with children check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
Police record check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274
Completion of Snapshot is recommended but not compulsory for Federation University applications.
If you’re only applying for this course, do it via direct application.
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Hear from our students
Hi, my name is Maddie and I'm studying a Bachelor of Education. I'm specialising in inclusive Ed and I'm in my third year of studies. I chose to study at Fed Uni because it is close to home and because I had a few friends who were studying here as well. I would recommend federation to those considering studying because of the placement opportunities they have here. This year as part of my diversity placement I was given the opportunity to travel to the NT to a remote indigenous community. This option was available to all students in my degree in the third year and it was made even more accessible as the majority of the accommodation and flights were funded by the Uni Arunga. The community I was placed in was the most beautiful little community with wonderful students and incredible classroom facilities. I'm so glad and proud of myself for taking that leap of faith because now I have so many more skills and experiences under my belt. This opportunity will be something I'll happily share with anyone and we'll think about forever. I really couldn't recommend this programme more.