Master of Secondary Teaching
Program code
5700
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time
3 to 4 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$35,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Secondary Teaching (MSecTeach), a student must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:
- gain 80 credit points for Education Studies (ES);
- gain 40 credit points for Curriculum Studies (CS) within approved teaching areas as identified in the letter of offer (requests for changes of teaching areas must be made via the Program Director);
- gain 40 credit points for Professional Experience and Practice (PEPS);
AND - meet the Literacy and Numeracy Benchmark in the LANTITE test.
* You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to graduate from the program. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Exit point
To be eligible to exit the Masters program with a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, a student must acquire 40 credit points for any courses in the Master of Secondary Teaching program.
To be eligible to exit the Masters program with a Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching award, a student must acquire 80 credit points for any courses in the Master of Secondary Teaching program.
To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.
Note: Students exiting with either of these awards will have to reapply for admission via official admission channels if they wish to re-enter the Master of Secondary Teaching.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
Professional Experience and Practice courses are designated for the purposes of the Academic Progress Procedure. A student who fails a Professional Experience and Practice course will be subject to review by the Education Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
Compulsory Tutorial Attendance for All Professional Experience Courses
Students must reach an 80% threshold for tutorial attendance and active participation in the lead up to placement for all Professional Experience courses. Students who cannot attend the full tutorial and thus cannot actively participate during the tutorial will not be able to proceed with the placement and complete the course.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 1 | 7764EDN | Understanding Diverse Learners 10 - 18 | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 7765EDN | Pedagogies for Engaged Learners | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 7999EDN | Impact in Secondary Teaching | 20 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.