A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time l Part-time
Location: On campus
Courses
Course name: Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Primary R-7 stream)
Duration (full-time equivalent): 2 years
GradStart code: 2CM117
CRICOS code: 063698F
Course name: Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary Stream)
Duration (full-time equivalent): 2 years
GradStart code: 2CM092
CRICOS code: 063698F
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Special Education) is a pre-service teacher education postgraduate course that builds on prior learning and develops advanced professional knowledge, practice and relationship skills relevant to teaching.
The Junior Primary/Primary stream is designed for those who wish to teach students in regular classroom settings as well as students with special education needs in primary or special settings.
It combines studies in junior primary/primary education with studies in special education.
The Secondary stream is designed for those who wish to teach students in regular classroom settings as well as students with special education needs in secondary or special settings.
It combines studies in secondary education with studies in special education.
Included in both streams are curriculum studies, special education studies and placements in schools, including teaching practicum.
We aim to educate students who appreciate the complex nature of a teacher's work and practice in ways that promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
Entry requirements
Junior Primary/Primary Stream
Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Students must obtain a Police Check before they can apply for school experience and teaching practicum placements.
The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree and admission normally will not be granted to applicants who already hold a teaching qualification. Qualified teachers who want to specialize in Special Education should apply for the Bachelor of Special Education or the Master of Education (Special Education).
Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Secondary Stream
Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Students must obtain a Police Check before they can apply for school experience and teaching practicum placements.
The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree and admission normally will not be granted to applicants who already hold a teaching qualification. Qualified teachers who want to specialize in Special Education should apply for the Bachelor of Special Education or the Master of Education (Special Education).
Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification with topics which cover at least one subject (preferably two) specialization offered by the School of Education. Specializations currently offered are: English, Drama, Mathematics, Information Technology, Modern Languages (restricted to Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, German and Greek), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences), Visual Arts, Health Education, Physical Education and Psychology. For Society and the Environment, you can exit with a secondary teaching area in History, Geography, Legal studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and Studies of Societies.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | SATAC - GradStart |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart.
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| International students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year. |
Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching (Special Education) | Place type: Commonwealth supported $5,864 | Download fee schedule |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
