Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

About the course

The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) develops advanced secondary teaching capability through specialist curriculum knowledge and extensive professional placements. You’ll learn to create supportive, inclusive learning environments and build practical classroom skills for real school settings. The course prepares graduates to teach across state, Catholic and independent secondary schools as a Master coursework qualification in Education & Teaching. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for careers as secondary school teachers, with skills to plan, deliver and assess learning across chosen teaching areas and to support diverse learners. Employment outcomes include teaching roles in state, Catholic and independent secondary schools, with pathways to work in regional, rural and remote communities. This is a Master coursework programme focused on professional practice in Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Entry requirements

AQF Level 7 bachelor degree which includes subjects in two teaching areas appropriate to curriculum in Australian secondary schools.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)