Master of Teaching (Primary)
A two-year professional master’s programme preparing graduates to teach primary school in Australia and internationally.
Best for:Best for graduates from non-education disciplines seeking a structured pathway to primary teaching certification with hands-on school placements.
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Primary) at The University of Queensland is a two-year coursework programme designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to become qualified primary school teachers. The curriculum blends on-campus lectures, workshops, and professional placements in schools to foster practical teaching experience. Graduates qualify to teach across all primary school subjects from Prep to Year 6 and gain eligibility to work in schools across Australia, internationally, or pursue further education in leadership roles. The programme emphasizes innovative and adaptive teaching methods to address contemporary educational challenges, including social, community, and technological shifts.
What you'll do
- Attend on-campus lectures, tutorials, and workshops focused on primary education theory and practice.
- Complete structured professional placements in schools to gain hands-on teaching experience.
- Develop teaching skills aligned with Australian primary school curriculum standards.
- Engage in reflective practice to address contemporary educational challenges.
- Prepare for eligibility to teach in primary schools across Australia and internationally.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline other than education from an approved tertiary institution, including at least one full year of relevant study in primary school curriculum areas.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic ability in a non-education field.
- Commitment to completing professional placements in schools.
- Ability to meet non-academic entry requirements through a statement and questionnaire.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved tertiary institution.
- Must demonstrate at least one full year of relevant study in primary school curriculum areas.
- Must complete an online questionnaire addressing non-academic criteria.
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
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How to apply
Deadline: Unknown (programme-based admissions, likely rolling)
Applicants must submit a bachelor’s degree transcript, a statement addressing non-academic criteria, and complete an online questionnaire. Applications are submitted through the university’s official portal.
- Bachelor’s degree transcripts
- Statement addressing non-academic criteria
- Completion of an online questionnaire
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