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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Design and Technology Education - Languages Other Than English (LOTE) (Coursework)

Course code: #I91

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Design and Technology Education - Languages Other Than English (LOTE) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $36,150 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    098288B

Highlights
Practicum
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Fall-February 01-January-2026 2026-01-01
Fall-February 01-January-2027 2027-01-01

Overview

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Design and Technology Education - Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) at ECU is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for Secondary Education.

Designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, graduates are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers.

This coursework program accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between the University and individual schools.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sectors. 

Graduates will have met the highest standards in personal ethics and practice which the profession demands.

Design and Technology Education Specialisation

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to become secondary Design and Technology teachers.

Design & Technology teachers at a secondary school must be knowledgeable in a wide range of workshop areas including woodwork and metalwork. 

The focus of the specialisation is on materials and systems designs within the context of contemporary technologies, and it covers content, teaching and learning, and assessment strategies, as well as the development and evaluation of teaching programs.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Specialisation

Designed for students wishing to become secondary Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teachers.

The content covers school curricula, teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programs.

Internship option

Students will be a scholar in residence at the placement school for two-three days per week.

Practicum requirement

Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools. 

Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,350

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $36,150

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7.5
8
listening
7
writing
8
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading

Academic background and requirement

  • Bachelor's degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. 

Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor's degree. 

Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on the completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.

Special entry requirements (Design and Technology Education Specialisation)

All applicants are required to complete a major in design or design-related study (three years of degree-level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) in areas such as architecture, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, landscape design, product design, must include at least two units of practical application in designing and producing in engineering, industrial technology (wood, metals, plastics), textile technology with workshop experience. 

Alternatively, applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree-level studies in design or design-related study with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, including two units of practical application, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Special entry requirements (Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Specialisation)

All applicants are required to complete a major in a language (three years of degree-level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at the first-year level and no fewer than two units at the third-year level) including study of the spoken and written language.

Career opportunities

  • Secondary School Design and Technology and LOTE Teacher
  • Integrated Design and Technology and LOTE Educator
  • Design and Technology and LOTE Department Chair
  • High School Design and Technology and LOTE Instructor
  • Design and Technology and LOTE Curriculum Developer
  • Education Program Coordinator (with a focus on design and technology and LOTE)
  • Design and Technology and LOTE Education Consultant

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