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.

Health and Physical Education Specialisation

Designed for students wishing to become secondary Physical and Health Education teachers.

The units in this specialisation cover school curricula, teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programs.

Instrumental Music Education Specialisation

The specialisation is designed for students who wish to teach instruments in music in individual or group settings, and direct large-scale school music ensembles.

Within the instrumental component, instrumental teaching pedagogies are examined, including metacognition and modelling as teaching constructs, along with the role of repertoire selection, student motivation, and administrative and legal responsibilities. 

The ensemble component is delivered in a practical, ensemble-based setting.

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.

• 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)

• 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 (Health and Physical Education Specialisation)

All applicants are required to complete a major (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)) in sports science with at least three units of study in performance studies including contemporary physical activities, dance, gymnastics, games and sport. 

Vocationally oriented courses, coaching certificates, and umpiring/refereeing accreditation in sports and physical activities are not recognised as equivalent. 

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

Special entry requirements (Instrumental Music Education Specialisation)

It is desirable that all applicants have some experience either singing or playing an instrument, and have, at minimum, basic music reading skills. 

Units in an undergraduate course would be beneficial. 

This is a specialisation for those wishing to teach individual students (i.e. not in a class or group setting).