Handbook

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is 1.75 years full-time equivalent (or 2.75 years part-time) initial teaching qualification for graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-Education field relevant to primary teaching. It offers graduates a professional preparation for teaching in primary schools, or for a wide range of other careers with an education focus. To be eligible, applicants must have at least one year of full-time-equivalent undergraduate study relevant to one or more of the learning areas of the Primary curriculum (i.e. English, Mathematics, the Arts, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education), and meet English language requirements.

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary) are eligible to apply for registration to teach in Australian primary schools.

This course requires students to undertake work-based training through a compulsory work-based placement as part of their studies.

Students are supported in becoming effective educators with a strong grounding in learning, teaching and curriculum. Professional Experience is a key component of the degree, and internship arrangements with selected partner schools provide students with opportunities to engage with schools and the broader community throughout their course. The Master of Teaching enables graduates to develop the understandings and capacities to be teacher/researchers, agents for change, and socially just practitioners. The degree provides a foundation for further professional
development and scholarship.