La Trobe University

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
5.0F/P
Campus
Melbourne (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

Student life (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

37,480

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

72.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects : LST1LOJ
LAW AND (DIS)ORDER SOC1SAC
SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ARC1THJ
THE HUMAN JOURNEY POL1SNS
STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects : LST1LOJ
LAW AND (DIS)ORDER SOC1SAC
SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ARC1THJ
THE HUMAN JOURNEY POL1SNS
STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website | Current Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Recent Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with Higher Education study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with VET study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with work and life experience Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non
Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

37,480

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

24%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

72%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

Top Industries for Graduates

Healthcare
Education
Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£821/mo

Food & Groceries£331/mo

Transport£86/mo

Estimated Monthly Total£1,429

Annual living costs£17,158/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.