查尔斯特大学

You'll be ready to change lives as a high school teacher with the graduate-entry Master of Teaching (Secondary) from Charles Sturt University. Our master's degree qualifies you to teach one or more subjects to secondary students and support their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) provides a teaching qualification in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study. A selection of subjects are offered in Session 3 to accelerate the completion of your degree or spread your study commitments across the year.

Course highlights

Designed for students of diverse backgrounds, CSU's Master of Teaching (Secondary) builds on previously acquired knowledge and experience. You'll be qualified to teach subjects related to the curriculum method studied (major), based on your previous tertiary study. You may add a second teaching area (minor) if you've completed appropriate undergraduate study.

Advance your understanding of teaching processes and outcomes

As well as high-level practical competence, this degree provides an in-depth understanding of theory and research findings and enhanced skills in interpreting, applying and conducting classroom research.

Study in the digital age

Full-time and part-time online study is available to complement your work and lifestyle commitments.

Learn from nationally recognised leaders

CSU's dedicated teaching staff have made substantial contributions to research, policy and curriculum development over many years.

Gain practical experience while you study

Work placements ensure that by the time you graduate you will have gained significant professional experience.

We're here to help

Benefit from the friendly, personalised support and academic assistance CSU offers, including continual contact with your Subject Coordinator throughout work placements.

Specialisations

Curriculum areas available in the course include Agriculture, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Development Health Physical Education (PDHPE), Science, Society and Environment, Teacher Librarianship and Visual Art.

Career opportunities

Teaching is a rewarding career offering diverse opportunities. Secondary teachers work professionally as classroom teachers, executive teachers, principals and assistant principals. Employment opportunities for teaching graduates also exist in public administration and safety, health care and social assistance. CSU’s Master of Teaching (Secondary) may also be used as a pathway to further postgraduate study and a career in research.