Master of Teaching (Primary)
Prepare to become a qualified primary school teacher with specializations in literacy and mathematics.
Best for:Best for graduates from any discipline seeking a career in primary education, with an interest in literacy and mathematics specializations.
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Melbourne is a coursework-based master’s programme designed to equip graduates with the skills and qualifications needed to teach children aged five to twelve. This programme covers all primary school curriculum areas and offers specializations in literacy and mathematics. It focuses on practical teaching experience alongside theoretical education, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for classroom roles. The programme emphasizes meeting the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) benchmarks to ensure teaching readiness.
What you'll do
- Develop teaching skills and pedagogical knowledge for primary school classrooms.
- Gain practical experience through supervised teaching placements.
- Study curriculum design and assessment strategies for primary education.
- Focus on specialized areas such as literacy and mathematics instruction.
- Meet and exceed benchmarks set by the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT).
Requirements
Degree required: An undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least one full year of full-time equivalent study in one or more primary school curriculum areas.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of primary school curriculum areas.
- Commitment to completing supervised teaching placements.
- Proficiency in meeting TCAT assessment benchmarks.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Must have completed an undergraduate degree.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
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Applicants must apply through the University of Melbourne’s official graduate admissions portal. The application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, a personal statement, and meeting the TCAT benchmarks. Additional documents may be required based on the university’s guidelines.
- Academic transcripts from undergraduate studies
- Personal statement or motivation letter
- Proof of meeting TCAT benchmarks (if applicable)
- Undergraduate degree certificate
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