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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) has been designed to contribute to the education profession by preparing graduates to be accomplished and articulate advocates for the rights and responsibilities of all children within their...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time

About this course

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) has been designed to contribute to the education profession by preparing graduates to be accomplished and articulate advocates for the rights and responsibilities of all children within their professional, community, outreach, and research contexts. The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) cultivates graduates to be articulate and passionate teachers who are committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that can facilitate the implementation of high quality early childhood and primary education for all children.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

  1. have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
    1. subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
    2. subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation of English or Mathematics.
  2. demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of an assessment available in the relevant State at the time of application.

Applicants who completed Bachelor degrees outside Australia should review Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to determine if they are required to meet additional English Language Proficiency requirements for entry into the course.

Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English Language Proficiency requirements for teacher registration.

2. Additional Approvals

All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom.

These are: Blue Card (Qld), Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) or Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic).

International students must provide a police check from their home country. All students who have lived in another country for twelve months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Career pathways

A Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) graduate may seek employment in Australia and overseas as:

  • Early childhood educator, Kindergarten/preschool teacher in a prior to school early learning centre
  • Foundation level to Year 6 teacher in a primary school
  • Director of an early learning centre
  • Government policy professional
  • Children's Services professional
  • Tertiary Educator
  • Officer in Non Government Organisations (NGOs)