Secondary teaching and vocational education
Discipline
Looking to teach young and adult learners? Study secondary or vocational education at Australia’s #3 university for education and educational research and graduate with an in-demand qualification.
Explore your study options
Undertake one of our highly-regarded specialist teaching qualifications and watch your career soar. With the advanced knowledge and classroom skills you'll develop through industry-led curriculum and professional experience placements, you'll be ready to teach.
Choose a secondary teaching and vocational education degree that will get you work ready
Deakin’s practical, inclusive courses, co-designed with schools, equip graduates with resilience, a trauma-informed toolkit and the confidence needed to thrive and build sustainable careers.
Trauma-informed practice
Deakin is the only university in Australia to embed the Berry Street Education Model into all our initial teaching degrees. This means you’ll graduate with practical, trauma-informed strategies and skills to develop safe, healthy and engaging learning environments that build positive relationships and promote academic success.
Professional experience
Our Professional Experience Program gives you real-life teaching experience and study credit for your degree. You'll undertake at least 80 days in undergraduate study of guaranteed placements with some of our 1400 participating schools and build sought-after skills.
Top professional roles in secondary teaching and vocational education
Employment in education and training is projected to grow by 12.4% or 150,100 new jobs by 2034 according to Australian Government employment projections.*
- 11,800 new jobs for secondary school teachers.
- 2,900 new jobs for special education teachers.
- 21,900 new jobs for tertiary education teachers.
As well as working as an educator, you may find yourself working in fields including:
- community programs
- government agencies
- human resource management
- private academies/agencies
- professional coaching
- sport management.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Deakin is the only university in Australia to embed the Berry Street Education Model into all our initial teaching degrees. You’ll graduate with practical, trauma-informed strategies equipped for today's complex classrooms.
I wanted to become a school teacher so that I could make a difference to people's lives and work somewhere where I'd feel fulfilled every single day. I was well prepared come graduation as I was given lots of opportunities to put theory into practice on placement.
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
World-class teaching experiences
Grants ($140–$420 per day) are available to support you while completing a teaching placement in an eligible regional or remote Victorian government school.
Teaching specialisations
You’ll graduate ready to teach in diverse and dynamic classrooms with 30+ specialist methods across secondary and VET disciplines — including Biology, English, Physical Education, Religious Studies, and Visual Arts.
Scholarships and grants
Deakin offers scholarships at all levels of study, supporting students from all walks of life. The Victorian Government also offers teaching scholarships up to $18,000. Placement grants are available to support pre-service teachers completing a teaching placement.
State-of-the-art facilities
You’ll have access to specialised teaching spaces like the immersive Nyaal learning precinct in Geelong, a 360-degree theatre. We also have arts spaces and science teaching labs at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Discover the education and teaching course for you
Our education and teaching course finder tool makes it easy for you to find the right course. By answering just a few questions, the tool will provide you with the best options to match your career goals and interests.
Do you need to take the Casper test?
If you're enrolling in an initial teacher education course starting in 2026 and the Casper test is a requirement, Deakin will cover your test fee with a $55 payment to you. To be considered for an offer, you must complete the Casper test on time. This online assessment helps us understand who you are beyond your grades, highlighting qualities like empathy and communication – key traits for future teachers.
Want to explore more?
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in secondary teaching, we'll help get you there.
Deakin’s teaching courses: be ready to teach every learner
Deakin's teaching degrees set a new standard for excellence in graduate teachers, equipping them with digital capability and a trauma-informed toolkit for today's complex classrooms.
How trauma-informed practice sets Deakin teaching students apart
Find out how all Deakin teaching degrees include Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) training – equipping you with trauma-informed practices that schools want and students need.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings pages.
*2024 Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections May 2024 to May 2034.
Contact us
Got a question about our secondary teaching and vocational education courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career in education.
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