Bachelor of Arts - Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Overview

Combine your passion for the arts with a desire to inspire the generations of tomorrow, with a Bachelor of Arts - Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Deakin University. Our school-based learning programs and professional learning placements ensure you are ready to teach today and into the future. 

Fast-track your studies and graduate with two versatile degrees in just four years. The 14 arts majors on offer, including history, media studies and drama, complement your teaching expertise while diversifying your career options. 

In both streams of study, you will be prepared for the challenges of professional life through practical learning. Deakin’s Professional Experience Program provides the perfect preview to your future role in teaching. Get a taste for what it is like to be a secondary educator and develop your skills in the real world by learning from and with experienced teachers.  

Career outcomes 

Teaching courses at Deakin lead to a career that can make a profound and lasting contribution to the future by positively educating and influencing the lives of students. Teaching is the largest profession in Australia, with more than 200,000 teachers working across 10,000 schools, teaching more than three million students. It’s a rewarding career that offers creativity, flexibility and opportunity.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary), you will be 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 and not-for-profit organisations.