Overview

Through the Bachelor of Science - Master of Teaching (Secondary) program from Deakin University you'll create unique course combinations with science specialisations and graduate as a qualified secondary school educator. This industry-led combined degree allows you to fast-track your studies and graduate with two degrees in just four years.

You will explore a broad range of science disciplines before focusing on a specialisation. At the same time, develop the attributes, discipline-specific knowledge and professional behaviours required to practise as a secondary school teacher in Australia.

Learn by doing and build practical experience through hands-on lab work, professional placements, work-integrated learning and international study experiences.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) are qualified to teach in secondary schools within Victoria, in the private, independent or public education sectors. Your specialisations and advanced knowledge will also open doors to roles in:

community services
government agencies
not-for-profit organisations

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) program standards and the Australian professional standards for graduate teachers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and the Environment

Cells and Genes

Physics for the Life Sciences

Communicating Science Ideas

Science and Society

Career Tools for Employability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 089567C
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in English other than EAL.

Non Year 12 Form: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online.

All Applicants must complete an additional selection tool for non-academic attributes prior to entry into the Master of Teaching component of the course during their third year of study.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

42800 AUD / year

≈ 42800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8415 AUD / year

≈ 8415 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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