James Cook University

Master of Teaching and Learning

Graduate

Details

University Location Townsville or Cairns, Queensland
City Population 201,000
Student Population 13,000
Int'l Student Population 2,000
Main Campus Townsville
Program Campus Townsville or Cairns
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$33,640 (2025 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline No set deadline*

Overview

The School of Education is the largest at James Cook University and has a 40-year history of teacher education in North Queensland. As a JCU teacher education student, you will be equipped with the skills to make an impact. JCU Education emphasizes holistic thinking producing graduates who value social and environmental sustainability goals and are equipped to teach future generations. You can study and work in rural and remote communities, capital cities, and experience overseas placements.

Program

The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) is designed to equip you with the capacity to design, implement and critically reflect on teaching, to enhance learning outcomes for all students. This education degree has a strong focus on pedagogy appropriate to a diverse range of students and settings. You will be particularly equipped to work in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous contexts by developing a strong knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical frameworks relevant to each setting.

Throughout this education degree, you will have opportunities to maximize your professional experience through prescribed placements in secondary schools. You will undertake a placement in each of the first three phases of your degree, alongside your coursework. You will complete a total of 60 days of placement and 20 days of integrated coursework days in school settings. In the fourth and final phase of your degree, you will undertake a 20-day capstone experience in a school or a community-based service-learning experience. Your placements will give you firsthand experience of leading learning in school settings, particularly in the context of regional, rural and remote communities in Northern Queensland.

Upon completion of this Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary), you will be prepared to be a teacher with increased capacity to direct curriculum, assessment and differentiated learning opportunities, with a view to enhanced learning outcomes for all students, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds and with specific learning needs.

Graduates are prepared to work in Australian, international, rural, regional and remote schools. You could find work as a secondary teacher with specialist skills in Indigenous education, diverse student needs and regional teaching experience.

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of  2.2/4.0 with subjects in two teaching areas appropriate to curriculum in Australian secondary schools.

Admission Timeline

*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to apply at least 6 months prior to the program start date.