Overview

If you already hold a bachelor degree in a relevant field other than education, the Master of Teaching Secondary program at Charles Darwin University will enable you to become a teacher in two years. Study either online or on campus, part-time or full-time, with additional flexibility to switch between study modes.

Quick Facts:

On graduating, you will be eligible to register as a teacher in middle, secondary and senior colleges, in all states and territories in Australia.
Graduate ready to plan and deliver engaging experiences for different learning styles and be prepared for new and changing educator roles.

Choose to specialise in your area of prior qualification in:

English
Health and Physical Education
Visual Arts
Music
Digital Technologies
Languages, and Languages Other Than English
Sciences
Humanities (history, geography, Indigenous studies)
Business (accounting, economics, business studies, legal studies)
Mathematics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice

English as an Additional Language

Research Methodologies in Education

Secondary Professional Experience

Managing the Classroom Environment and Student Wellbeing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Education Teaching Secondary Education View 98 other Masters in Teaching in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 110623J

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification comprising of a major sequence (6 units) and a minor sequence (4 units) in two of the following secondary teaching areas: science areas such as chemistry, biology/ecology, environmental science, physics; mathematics; English; health and physical education; visual arts; music; digital technologies; languages other than English; humanities areas such as geography, history and Indigenous studies; business enterprises such as economics, legal studies, accounting and business studies.

Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement.

International entry pathway

Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01), the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) or the ZMPP01 International Masters Preparation Program are eligible for entry.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32760 AUD / year

≈ 32760 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching Secondary.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Darwin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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