There’s never been a better time to kickstart your career in teaching.
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a 2 year program completed over 4 semesters. Our students are taught by dynamic educators who incorporate tomorrow’s technology into today’s lesson plans. You will receive extensive practical experience in schools and graduate confident to lead in the classroom.
Teaching areas
Secondary teaching areas available in the Master of Teaching (Secondary):
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chinese
Drama
Earth and environmental sciences
Economics*
English
Film, Television and New Media*
French
Geography
German
History
Japanese
Legal Studies*
Mathematics
Mathematics – Advanced*
Music
Choral and Instrumental Music*
Physics
Spanish
Psychology*
*Senior area: You cannot study two senior areas together.
Not sure if you meet the prerequisites for entry into this program? Try our Masters of Teaching (Secondary) Eligibility Guide (PDF, 126.4 KB) to help check your credentials against the requirements.
If you feel meet these prerequisites, please apply for entry via QTAC (Domestic Students) or the UQ Applications Portal (International Students) for entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Teachers are in high demand right now and a career in education provides limitless opportunities.
Turn to Teaching Internship Program
UQ is excited to announce that domestic applicants to our Master of Teaching (Secondary) program may be eligible to be part of the Turn to Teaching Internship Program. The program is for career changers who already have a degree in another field and includes:
- a $20,000 scholarship
- a paid internship, and
- a permanent teaching position on completion
Applicants can apply via the Turn to Teaching Internship Program website before submitting their QTAC application. If you are considering studying in 2026, internship applications close on 21 September 2025.
View the study plan for Turn to Teaching Internship Program recipients.