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Why Study Teaching and Education at Deakin University

Welcome to the School of Education at Deakin University in Australia. The School of Education is one of the larger schools in the University and operates across 3 campuses – Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool. It is a leading provider of primary and secondary teacher education, early childhood educator preparation, educational leadership and adult, vocational and applied learning education.

The School of Education at Deakin University in Australia unique combined secondary education courses allow you to specialize in arts or science while gaining your secondary teaching qualification. You can specialize in various areas and learn to teach subjects from junior secondary to VCE level. Extensive quality school placements in a variety of education settings help you discover your interests as a future teacher.

About the Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) course is fully accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and prepares graduates for employment as a secondary teacher in Australia and overseas. Alongside core studies, you will complete two secondary curriculum studies from English, TESOL, Languages other than English, Drama, Dance, Media, Visual Arts, Music, Humanities, Business and Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Health, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Science and Environmental Science.

In addition to your curriculum studies, the final stage of the Masters of Teaching (Secondary) course offers you the opportunity to choose one of the following specialization pathways: Internship, Leadership, Inclusive Education, Languages Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages, Internationalization, or Research.

You’ll be able to teach in secondary schools from junior secondary to VCE levels, as well as taking up education positions within organizations, cultural institutions, TAFE and adult community educational settings.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree in a different discipline carrying a 70% GPA, with sufficient prior study in two specialist teaching areas.

Professional Recognition in Canada

Deakin University’s Master of Teaching programs are accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers.

Graduates of Deakin’s Master of Teaching Secondary are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted. KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the teaching profession in Canada. Contact KOM for more information.

All students applying directly through KOM will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

Deakin University latest news

Deakin University Sport Management Program In World’s Top 10

sport management program in world’s top 10

’s Master of Business (Sport Management) has been ranked in the word’s top 10, for the second year running.

The program, run by the Deakin Business School, has been ranked seventh globally in SportBusiness International’s Postgraduate Sports Rankings, up from ninth in 2015 and the only Australian university in the top 25.

Professor David Shilbury, Chair in Sport Management, says this achievement confirms Deakin’s position as Australia’s number one university for sport management. …

Melbourne ranked best city in Australia for international students

The ratings measure cities on their quality of universities, affordability, lifestyle, employment prospects and student community.

Additional factors such as pollution, safety, transparency and tolerance are also taken into consideration.

Seven Australian cities made it into the top 75 best student cities this year with Sydney coming fourth, Canberra (17), Brisbane (18), Adelaide (26), Perth (35) and Gold Coast (69). …

Exciting New Scholarships At Deakin University

New Scholarships Deakin is excited to announce that it is offering two new scholarships for international students.

The Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship and the Deakin International Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students with consistently high academic performance and who have the potential to make a leading contribution to the University. The two new scholarships are the following;

The Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers successful applicants a full 100% tuition scholarship or a 50% partial tuition scholarship; …

New MBA and Masters of Leadership Program

 

Deakin MBA now available as two-year course paired with Master of Leadership

We are excited to announce a new dual master’s course at Deakin – the MBA /Master of Leadership – starting in Trimester 2, 2015 (July).

This new, two-year course combines Deakin’s highly ranked MBA program with a deep understanding of leadership in professional settings. Graduates of the program will receive two master’s degrees after just two years of study, …

10 Reasons to Live and Study in Melbourne Victoria

Studying is extremely important, however it is also important to take breaks, and taking breaks is easy in Victoria, as there are thousands of things to occupy your time! Victoria’s Capital City, Melbourne, is one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is constantly praised by those who live here and also visitors from overseas and interstate. The below list includes some of Victoria’s and Melbourne’s best features.

1. Food: Melbourne’s great mix of cultures has created the perfect platform for diverse and delicious food.
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