Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Become a secondary school teacher in just 2 years with this nationally-accredited Master's degree. Designed for bachelor degree holders, this flexible program combines theoretical knowledge with 60 days of practical classroom experience, preparing you to teach across all Australian schools.
Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor degree with a major sequence (6 units) in relevant areas such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Music, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education, or Business. International applicants may enter through the CDU Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program. A Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance are required before professional placements. Domestic students must meet standard English language proficiency requirements; international students require IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0) or equivalent.
Core units (120 credit points) cover Inclusive Education, English as an Additional Language, Research Methodologies, Secondary Professional Experience, Classroom Management, Digital Technologies in Education, Assessment and Reporting, Indigenous History and Cultures, New Teacher Development, Secondary Schooling Operations, and Learner Development. Students complete 60 days of professional experience across two placements. Specialist electives (40 credit points) allow focus on curriculum areas including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Digital Technologies, Languages Other Than English, or Business. All students must pass the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE).
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and offers five-star ratings for graduate employment. CDU provides unique opportunities for regional and remote placements, flexible study modes combining online and on-campus learning, and a people-first approach supporting work-life balance. The program is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and meets Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards for Initial Teacher Education Programs.
Graduates are eligible to register as teachers in middle, secondary, and senior colleges across all Australian states and territories. Career opportunities include secondary school teaching positions, curriculum specialist roles, educational leadership positions, and roles in educational administration. The qualification opens pathways to further postgraduate study in specialist education areas such as Digital Learning Futures, Inclusive Education, Indigenous Knowledge Education, International Education, Managing and Leading Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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