Master of Teaching (Secondary)

About the course

Deakin’s Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares graduates to teach in secondary schools through a mix of professional learning and substantial classroom placement. The course embeds the Berry Street Education Model to build trauma‑informed strategies for inclusive, engaging learning environments and strong teacher–student relationships. You can choose a specialisation with research elements and may join the Global Education Program. This is a master’s qualification in secondary education.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue secondary teaching roles across Australia, supported by professional placement experience and completion of a Teaching Performance Assessment benchmarked to national standards. Beyond schools, the course develops transferable teaching and facilitation skills suited to youth work, community organisations, NGOs, media contexts, and corporate learning and development roles. This master’s degree supports careers in secondary education and related learning-focused industries.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)