A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time l Part-time
Location: On campus
Courses
Course name: Master of Teaching (Primary R - 7)
Duration (full-time equivalent): 2 years
GradStart code: 2CM116
CRICOS code: 063696G
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Primary R - 7) is a pre-service teacher education postgraduate course that builds on prior learning and develops advanced professional knowledge, practice and relationship skills relevant to teaching.
This course is offered to graduates who wish to teach at the primary/junior primary school level.
It includes education studies, curriculum studies and teaching practicum.
You can also choose from the following strands:
- Language: if you wish to teach languages and have the necessary pre-requisites.
- Lutheran: if you wish to teach in Lutheran schools.
A research strand is available in the 2nd year to students with outstanding academic records.
We aim to educate students who appreciate the complex nature of a teacher's work and practice in ways that promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Students must obtain a Police Check before they can apply for school experience and teaching practicum placements.The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree and admission normally will not be granted to applicants who already hold a teaching qualification. Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | SATAC - GradStart |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart.
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| International students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | No |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year. |
Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching (Junior Primary/Primary) | Place type: Commonwealth supported $5,864 | Download fee schedule |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

