About the course
Deakin’s Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares graduates for a creative and rewarding secondary teaching career, with extensive professional placement and completion of a Teaching Performance Assessment. The course emphasises trauma-informed practice through the Berry Street Education Model and builds skills for safe, engaging learning environments and positive classroom relationships. It also offers opportunities such as global education experiences within a Master coursework education programme.
Career outcome
Graduates are qualified to teach at secondary level across Australia and develop transferable capabilities for education-related roles beyond schools. Potential pathways include youth work, corporate learning and development, roles in NGOs, media and community organisations, and other settings where teaching, communication and facilitation skills are valued. Career outcomes align with a Master coursework qualification in secondary education and teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
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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 |
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Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |

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