Master of Teaching
Our Master of Teaching offers a unique pathway to a rewarding career.
It builds on your professional knowledge gained from your working experience and undergraduate degree. You will build advanced research skills and graduate with a competitive edge in the teaching job market.
We currently offer 23 specialist teaching areas in the School of Education. The corresponding eligibility criteria, and whether they offered as either a Teaching Area Major, Minor or both, are outlined here.
Study with us
Find out more about our Master of Teaching (secondary) degree structure, entry requirements, scholarships, career readiness and further study.
Inherent Requirements
Read our guide to the practical, physical and cognitive and personal capabilities required when working as a teacher.
Teaching Capabilities Statement
This Statement encourages you to think carefully about your decision to become a teacher.
Important enrolment information
The Master of Teaching program is a standard 2 years of full-time study. Part-time study can only be undertaken in exceptional circumstances and with the written approval of both the Program Director and Head of School.
Students must enrol according to the subject area specialisations stated in the Offer letter. Students will be financially liable and accountable for incorrect enrolments. Consequences could include, and are no limited to, having no grounds for an extension of Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for international students and/or a delay in completion of the program.
Master of Teaching graduate Lachlan Shields reflects on his role as a teacher and how the University of Adelaide helped him to get there.