Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit. Admission to candidature requires: - a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and - completion of the teaching area specialisation requirements specified by the Faculty; and - completion of any additional qualifying courses prescribed by the Faculty. - Applicants who are one unit of study (equivalent to one quarter of a semester of full-time study or 0.125 EFTSL) short of meeting the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) may be given special permission to study the deficient unit in another faculty or institution during their first semester while undertaking their Master of Teaching. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who in the opinion of the Faculty have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) The requirement to complete the LANTITE applies to all students enrolled in the BEd (Primary); BEd (Health and PE); BEd (Secondary:Humanities and Social Sciences)/BA; BEd (Secondary: Maths)/BSc; BEd (Secondary: Science)/BSc; and all Master of Teaching programs except MTeach (Early Childhood). Information about LANTITE for students commencing their studies in 2017 and beyond will be required to have successfully completed testing as follows: For the MTeach program, testing must be completed before the second year of candidature, that is, during the first year of the program. Register to take the LANTITE . For information about teacher-accreditation requirements in NSW, including the testing, visit the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) . Inherent requirements for programs in secondary education To assist students to make informed choices about their study, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for coursework-award courses in Secondary Education. In order to successfully complete such a course, students must possess these qualities and skills (PDF). Teaching area prerequisites Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a record of studies in their undergraduate degree(s) that satisfies the specific prerequisite requirements of the subjects they wish to teach. These prerequisites are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and are set out in the table below. In general, you must have completed three years' full-time undergraduate study in the subject you intend to be your Major/1st Teaching Area and two years' full-time undergraduate study in the subject you intend to be your Minor/2nd Teaching Area. If you undertake a Major Teaching Area as well as a Minor Teaching Area, this is known as undertaking a ‘single method’ study of both areas. MTeach (Secondary) students have the option of ’double method’ study in four areas: languages, mathematics, music and science. If you're enrolled in ‘double method’ study, you won't be required to qualify in a Minor Teaching Area. Applicants for double-method programs (languages, mathematics, music or science) must satisfy the prerequisites listed in the column ‘Major Teaching Area’. Applicants for single-method programs must – as a minimum – be able to satisfy the prerequisites to study one subject as a Major Teaching Area as well as the prerequisites to study a second subject as a Minor Teaching Area. The teaching areas offered by the school are reviewed annually and insufficient enrolments will lead to cancellation. Subject First (Major) Teaching Area Second (Minor) Teaching Area Aboriginal Studies available as a single method only 3-year sequence (6 units) in Aboriginal Studies, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above drawn from areas such as Aboriginal Peoples’ relationship to Country; contact, colonization and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; government policies affecting Aboriginal peoples including Segregation, Assimilation and Aboriginal Self-Determination; the Land Rights movement and the recognition of native title; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature and oral expression; Aboriginal languages and cultures. 2-year sequence (4 units) in Aboriginal Studies with 2 units at level 2 or above drawn from areas such as Aboriginal Peoples’ relationship to Country; contact, colonization and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; government policies affecting Aboriginal peoples including Segregation, Assimilation and Aboriginal Self-Determination; the Land Rights movement and the recognition of native title; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature and oral expression; Aboriginal languages and cultures Classical Hebrew & Judaism available as a single method only Not available 2-year sequence (4 units) in Classical Hebrew, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above (for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Sydney, this is equivalent to 24 credit points, with at least 12 credit points of Senior Classical Hebrew). Note: Yeshiva study is not automatically, nor necessarily, recognised as equivalent to tertiary study. Drama available as a single method only 3-year sequence (6 units) in drama, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include all of the following: - performance - production - theory and, preferably, Australian drama. Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. 2-year sequence (4 units) in drama, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include all of the following: - performance - production - theory and, preferably, Australian drama. Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. Economics/Business Studies/Legal Studies available as a single method only Business studies/commerce – 3-year sequence (6 units) in business-related studies, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 1 unit of finance or accounting and 1 unit of business management (but may include more than one unit of any of these three), with any remaining unit/s drawn from: - marketing - economics - industrial relations - human resource management - business law (Australian/English) or Economics/commerce – 3-year sequence (6 units) in economics, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. or Legal studies/commerce – 3-year sequence (6 units) in the social sciences, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 2 units in legal studies including the Australian legal system and 1 unit in a commerce-related discipline area Business studies/commerce – 2-year sequence (4 units) in business-related studies, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 1 unit of finance or accounting and 1 unit of business management (but may include more than one unit of any of these three), with any remaining unit/s drawn from: - marketing - economics - industrial relations - human resource management - business law (Australian/English) or Economics/commerce – 2-year sequence (4 units) in economics, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. or Legal studies/commerce – 2-year sequence (4 units) in the social sciences, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 2 units in legal studies including the Australian legal system and 1 unit in a commerce-related discipline area English available as a single method only 3-year sequence (6 units) in English, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above and at least three units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in: - communications - creative writing - linguistics - media studies - film studies - drama/performance arts studies 2-year sequence (4 units) in English, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above and at least two units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in: - communications - creative writing - linguistics - media studies - film studies - drama/performance arts studies. Geography available as a single method only 3-year sequence (6 units) in geography, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above, that includes units in both physical and human geography. Units in Earth and environmental science may be considered upon review of units for appropriate discipline knowledge. 2-year sequence (4 units) in geography, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above, that includes units in both physical and human geography. Units in Earth and environmental science may be considered upon review of units for appropriate discipline knowledge. Health and Physical Education available as a double method only major in personal development and/or health studies (with a socio-cultural perspective) and/or physical education with at least three units of study in health education including mental health, sexual health, relationships, drug education, child protection education, gender studies and risk taking behaviour. AND at least three units of study in physical education including contemporary physical activities, dance, gymnastics, games and sport. Vocationally oriented courses, coaching certificates, umpiring/refereeing accreditation in sports and physical activities are not recognised as equivalent. History available as a single method only Satisfy either of the following: Ancient history – 3-year sequence (6 units) in history – with at least 4 units at level 2 or above – drawn from areas such as ancient history, archaeology and historiography. One unit in medieval or modern history must be included. or Modern history – 3-year (6 units) in history – with at least 4 units at level 2 or above – drawn from areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography and modern history. One unit in ancient or medieval history must be included. Satisfy either of the following: Ancient history – 2-year sequence (4 units) in history – with at least 2 units at level 2 or above – drawn from areas such as ancient history, archaeology and historiography. One unit in medieval or modern history must be included. or Modern history – 2-year (4 units) in history – with at least 2 units at level 2 or above – drawn from areas such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography and modern history. One unit in ancient or medieval history must be included. Languages available as a single method or double method 3-year sequence (6 units) in a language other than English, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above, including study of the spoken and written language. Units counted towards the major must be above an introductory level of study. Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language. Not all languages are catered for in the program. The specific languages that are offered in any one year will be subject to enrolment numbers and the availability of practicum placements for the professional-experiences component. 2-year sequence (4 units) in a language other than English with at least 2 units at level 2 or above, including study of the spoken and written language. Units counted towards the minor must be above an introductory level of study. Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language. Not all languages are catered for in the program. The specific languages that are offered in any one year will be subject to enrolment numbers and the availability of practicum placements for the professional-experiences component. Mathematics available as a single method or double method A major in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted, provided it was studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. 2-year sequence (4 units) in mathematics, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it was studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. Mathematics Physics 2-year sequence (4 units) in mathematics, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above (including algebra and calculus and no more than one unit of statistics) and a 2-year sequence (4 units) in physics, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical or physics content Music available as a single method or double method A major in music including all of the following: · musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles; · periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music; · compositional techniques; · music performance studies (a minimum of four units); and · preferably Australian music. The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. A major in music including all of the following: · musicological study (music history and analysis) in a range of musical styles; · periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music; · compositional techniques; · music performance studies (a minimum of four units); and · preferably Australian music. The study of music and music practice must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. Science available as a single method or double method Double-method applicants must meet the prerequisites for two subjects Biology – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 4 units in biology including a non-human biology unit at level 2. Two of the biology units must be at level 2 or above. Chemistry – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 4 units in chemistry. Two of the chemistry units must be at level 2 or above. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate chemistry content. Earth and environmental science – teaching area no longer available. Physics – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 4 units in physics. Two of the physics units must be at level 2 or above. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics content. Biology – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 4 units in biology including a non-human biology unit at level 2. Two of the biology units must be at level 2 or above. Chemistry – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 4 units in chemistry. Two of the chemistry units must be at level 2 or above. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate chemistry content. Earth and environmental science – teaching area no longer available. Physics – 3-year sequence (6 units) in science, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include 2 units in physics. Two of the physics units must be at level 2 or above. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate physics content. Society and Culture, available as a single method only Society and culture/geography – 3-year sequence (6 units) in the social sciences, with at least 4 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 1 unit in a geography-related discipline area and, and at least 1 unit in sociology. Examples of other possible study areas are Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asia or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies and social communication. Society and culture/geography – 2-year sequence (4 units) in the social sciences, with at least 2 units at level 2 or above. Studies must include at least 1 unit in a geography-related discipline area and, and at least 1 unit in sociology. Examples of other possible study areas are Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asia or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies and social communication. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) available as a single method only Three years' study (6 units) in linguistics and/or language studies that provide a grounding in the English language, how it works and a very high level of competency in spoken and written English, and intercultural communication. Two years' study (4 units) in linguistics and/or language studies that provide a grounding in the English language, how it works and a very high level of competency in spoken and written English, and intercultural communication. Admission to candidature requires: - a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and - completion of the teaching area specialisation requirements specified by the Faculty; and - completion of any additional qualifying courses prescribed by the Faculty. - Applicants who are one unit of study (equivalent to one quarter of a semester of full-time study or 0.125 EFTSL) short of meeting the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) may be given special permission to study the deficient unit in another faculty or institution during their first semester while undertaking their Master of Teaching. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a record of studies in their undergraduate study that satisfies the prerequisite requirements of the subjects they wish to teach. These prerequisites are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) . In general, you must have completed three years' full-time undergraduate study in the subject you intend to be your Major/1st Teaching Area and two years' full-time undergraduate study in the subject you intend to be your Minor/2nd Teaching Area. Download secondary teaching area prerequisites (pdf, 192.3KB). If you are a native speaker of a language other than English but have not formally studied that language as part of your undergraduate degree, then you may be able to meet the pre-requisites for languages as one of your teaching areas by completing a Verified Language Proficiency Test . Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.