Course

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Hawthorn
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
18 Jan 2027 · Study Block 1
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 36,240 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Study Block 1, 2027 Starts 18 January 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Study Block 3, 2027 Starts 5 July 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
  • Study Block 4, 2027 Starts 27 September 2027 Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)

    IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with no individual band below 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in speaking and listening; or

Academic entry requirements

  • Qualifications • Applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that includes at least a major study in one approved secondary teaching area (equivalent to one year full time equivalent study) and a minor in at least one other recognised teaching area (equivalent to half a year of full time equivalent study). • Admission to this course will consider both academic and Casper results Other requirements All enrolled students must maintain: • English Language Literacy • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with no individual band below 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in speaking and listening; or • Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 75% and all skills 70% or above • TOEFL iBT: minimum score 94 (no less than 25 in reading, 27 in listening, 25 in speaking, 27 in writing) • or equivalent measures available on the entry requirements for international students page. The date of the assessment must be no more than 2 years prior to the time of application for registration. Evidence of English language proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed the full four years of required higher education study, delivered in English, in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, or the Republic of Ireland. (These countries are recognised under Australian migration policy as exempt from English language proficiency assessment). Applicants may be deemed to have met the English language requirement if they have completed at least two years of higher education in a recognised English-speaking country prior to commencing their Swinburne program, provided they will have completed a total of four years of higher education study upon graduation, as required by VIT. • All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. For a list of each state's requirements see https://www.careforkids.com.au/blog/working-with-children-checks • The Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Students is the means of demonstrating that students have met the required standard of English language literacy and numeracy. In the case of Australian First Nations language speakers, recognition of Australian First Nations language proficiency by the relevant cultural authority is an acceptable alternative standard. Applicants applying to transfer from an ITE course from another Provider must disclose all LANTITE attempts or provide evidence of Australian First Nations language proficiency. Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted the LANTITE three or more times may not be eligible to receive an offer. • The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. • Under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006, teacher registration requires an appropriate teaching qualification, meeting suitability standards, and in some cases additional testing. For further information on becoming a registered teacher, refer to the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - Register to Teach website: https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/register Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

About this course

Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a masters course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Study Block 1, 2027, Study Block 3, 2027, Study Block 4, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 36,240 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
MA-TEASC
CRICOS
0100750

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.