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Teaching is a profession built on compassion, creativity, forward-thinking, continuous growth, and guidance. Excelsia College's Master of Teaching (Secondary) program is rooted in Christian values, equipping you to foster hope, spark curiosity, and cultivate a passion for knowledge in your students. Local learners have the flexibility to complete the degree entirely online or combine online and on-campus studies, while international students must attend classes in person. A standout feature of Excelsia's Master of Teaching (Secondary) is its practical approach from day one. Each term blends core subjects like cross-cultural understanding and educational psychology with specialized teaching areas including English, math, science, performing arts, social studies, and technical subjects.
Educational prerequisites
Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) upon successful completion of an accredited bachelor degree with a major study in a designated area related to the first school subject they wish to teach. Specifically, this requires in the undergraduate degree:
• a minimum of six sequential semester-long units of discipline knowledge in the designated area (equivalent to a minimum of three academic years of study in the designated area), with
• at least four of these units at Level 2 (Year 2) or above.
Applicants who wish to be qualified to teach a second school subject (for flexibility of employment) are required to complete in the bachelor degree:
• a minimum of four sequential semester-long units of discipline knowledge in the designated area (equivalent to a minimum of two academic years of study in the designated area), with
• at least two of these units at Level 2 (Year 2) or above.
Entry to this course will not be possible based on VET or TAFE studies or on work and life experience alone.