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. 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. Deakins 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.
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In the arts stream of this combined degree you can tailor your studies around your interests, creating unique combinations of majors and minors. While studying your undergraduate degree, youll also be building your foundation knowledge that will take you into your postgraduate studies. Choose from relevant arts disciplines that will form your teaching specialisations, including:
- dance
- drama
- English
- history
- Languages other than English (LOTE)
- media
- Studies of society and environment (Humanities)
- visual arts.
Deakin's Professional Experience Program is a key part of your postgraduate course, ensuring you have the practical skills needed from day one of your teaching career. Working with more than 1400 schools across Australia, we will arrange at least 60 days of placements for you in schools where you will learn from experienced teachers. You will also have access to specialised teaching spaces on campus to prepare for teaching.
You can also add a global perspective to your degree by undertaking a study tour, internationally focused internship in Australia or overseas, language study, or longer study abroad exchange experience*.
Before beginning your Master of Teaching (Secondary), prospective education students need to successfully complete the Casper test – an online, video scenario-based test that lets you demonstrate your suitability for a teaching career.
* Overseas study programs to be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government travel restrictions.