Bachelor of Human Movement/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

This integrated double degree joins the study of human movement with a masters level teaching qualification.

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How long it takes: 4.5 to 5 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 58.4; Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
How you can study: On campus; Includes a work placement
Leads on to: Secondary School Teacher; $120,700 median pay, In demand
Taught by: 2 providers; SA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Human Movement/Master of Teaching (Secondary) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how the human body moves
an interest in teaching and learning
good communication skills
patience and a positive attitude

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

Secondary School Teacher
Secondary school teachers teach one or two specialist subjects to students in years 7 to 12, planning the lessons, marking the work and tracking how each student is progressing.
What else you need
Complete accredited secondary initial-teacher education with the required teaching subjects, placements and assessments, then satisfy jurisdiction registration requirements. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$120,700
In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
ATAR
58.4 lowest
(70 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of South Australia
City East, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
ATAR
64.4 lowest
(71.25 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Human Movement/Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Anatomy and physiology
Exercise and movement science
Health and physical education
Teaching methods
School placements

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?