James Cook University

Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

Education

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools. The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) is designed to equip you with the capacity to design, implement and critically reflect on teaching, to enhance

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Smithfield
QLD · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 095676C
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Course overview

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools. The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) is designed to equip you with the capacity to design, implement and critically reflect on teaching, to enhance learning outcomes for all students. This education degree has a strong focus on pedagogy appropriate to a diverse range of students and settings. You will be particularly equipped to work in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous contexts by developing a strong knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical frameworks relevant to each setting. Throughout this Education degree, you will have opportunities to maximise your professional experience through prescribed placements in secondary schools. You will undertake a placement in each of the first three phases of your degree, alongside your coursework. You will complete a total of 60 days of placement and 20 days of integrated coursework days in school settings. In the fourth and final phase of your degree, you will undertake a 20-day capstone experience in a school or a community-based service-learning experience. Your placements will give you firsthand experience of leading learning in school settings, particularly in the context of regional, rural and remote communities in Northern Queensland.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. AQF Level 7 bachelor degree which includes subjects in two teaching areas appropriate to curriculum in Australian secondary schools 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 54 · R 54 · W 54 · S 54
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 86L 21 · R 21 · W 21 · S 21

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

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

  • Additional entry requirement

    Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1JCU Cairns——$67,280per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Townsville———International students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Cairns

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    McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD

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  • JCU Cairns

    McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD, 4878, SMITHFIELD, QLD

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  • JCU Townsville

    James Cook Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • James Cook University - Townsville

    James Cook Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)jcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements