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La Trobe University - Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia.

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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

If you're passionate about teaching and are keen to build a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, La Trobe's Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for you. Get the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a real difference in the classroom.

Feel completely prepared from your first day. Through a combination of practical and evidence-based learning, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to help shape the lives of our next generation.

You'll develop up to two curriculum specialisations that you'll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. Choose from science, languages, arts, psychology, physical education and many more. Or delve deeper in your area of interest with a specialisation in drama, mathematics, physical education, business management, commerce and business, science and visual arts.

Learn the most up-to-date skills for the modern classroom. Understand the needs of diverse learners and gain the skills and experience to succeed in any classroom. You'll prepare for classroom teaching with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.

Become the best teacher you can be. With extensive real-world teaching experience, you'll learn how to manage classrooms, design class plans, guide students, and create a safe and engaging learning space for your students.

We focus on practical learning and our students learn about creating relationships from day one. You'll be embedded in your community from your first semester and will be mentored by community leaders. Understand how to connect with every student as an individual and develop meaningful relationships with students, parents and the wider school community.

We are committed to social justice and diversity. With campuses across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, we collaborate with a range of communities on the things that matter most to them and us.

Your study experience will be flexible and suited to your needs. You'll enjoy a combination of online, on campus and in-schools learning, making it easier to balance study and life commitments.

Study in a supportive learning environment. You'll be mentored by our experienced and dedicated teaching staff. Learn from leading academics and researchers in the field of learning sciences and develop strong professional networks. Throughout your studies, you'll learn the latest evidence-based teaching techniques and explore innovative pedagogies and learning sciences.

Graduate ready to convert your love of learning into a rewarding career.

You'll learn:

  • Discipline expertise
    • Learn essential skills to effectively teach up to two specialist areas of your choice.
  • Classroom management
    • Learn how to confidently manage a classroom. Prepare for classroom teaching with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and passionate teaching academics.
  • Inclusion and diversity
    • Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of different abilities and backgrounds. Develop skills to connect with parents and the wider school community.
  • Indigenous perspectives
    • Understand the histories, cultures, traditions, languages and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and learn how to provide education that's most appropriate to their needs.
  • Digital learning
    • Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-teaching-secondary#/overview?location=BU&studentType=int&year=2025

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Specialisation - Applicants must have at least a major study (6 units over three years, with no more than 2 units in the first year and no less than 2 units in the third year) in at least one of the following areas, and preferably at least a minor study (4 units over two years, with no more than 2 units in the first year) in a second area:

  • Arts (Drama, Visual Arts, or (Vic Only) Media)
  • Business Management (VIC)/Business studies (NSW)
  • Business and Economics
  • English
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences - history, geography, legal studies, society and culture
  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Outdoor Education (Vic Only)
  • Psychology (Vic Only)
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
  • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) (Vic Only)

Selection criteria

  • All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in Speaking and Listening.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-teaching-secondary#/overview?location=BU&studentType=int&year=2025

Study Period

Domestic Student Applications Open*

Domestic Student Applications Close

International Student Applications Close (with credit - onshore)

International Student Applications Close (with credit - offshore)

International Student Applications Close (no credit - onshore)

International Student Applications Close (no credit - offshore)

Summer 2024

04/08/2024

01/11/2024

14/10/2024

26/08/2024

21/10/2024

02/09/2024

Term 1, 2025

04/08/2024

13/12/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

10/06/2024

Semester 1, 2025

04/08/2024

14/02/2025

20/01/2025

09/12/2024

27/01/2025

20/01/2025

Term 2, 2025

04/08/2024

21/02/2025

20/01/2025

09/12/2024

27/01/2025

20/01/2025

Term 3, 2025

04/08/2024

11/04/2025

24/03/2025

20/01/2025

24/03/2025

20/01/2025

Semester 2, 2025

01/04/2025

11/07/2025

09/06/2025

14/04/2025

23/06/2025

28/04/2025

Term 4, 2025

01/04/2025

11/07/2025

30/06/2025

28/04/2025

30/06/2025

28/04/2025

Term 5, 2025

01/04/2025

29/08/2025

25/08/2025

16/06/2025

25/08/2025

16/06/2025

Term 6, 2025

01/04/2025

17/10/2025

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Summer 2025

01/04/2025

31/10/2025

15/09/2025

25/08/2025

20/10/2025

01/09/2025

Only complete applications will be considered by the closing date.

*International applications are normally accepted 12 months in advance from the dates listed above.

**Please check the below Non-standard application dates to confirm dates for courses that commence earlier than the above standard study periods.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/course-key-dates

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through QS portal.

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