Master of Primary Teaching
Prepare for a rewarding career in primary education with practical classroom experience and pedagogical training.
Best for:Best for aspiring educators holding a relevant bachelor's degree who want practical training and professional accreditation in primary teaching.
Overview
The Master of Primary Teaching at the University of Canberra is a fully accredited two-year graduate entry program designed to equip future educators with essential curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies. Students gain comprehensive practical experience through workshops, simulations, microteaching, problem-based learning, and case study analysis, all centered around pedagogical content knowledge. The curriculum incorporates diverse educational principles, social and cultural environments, and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander component to ensure inclusive learning. Applicants are required to hold a relevant discipline-specific bachelor's degree and participate in a suitability interview.
What you'll do
- Complete foundation coursework across all areas of the primary school curriculum
- Participate in practical workshops, simulations, and microteaching sessions
- Engage in problem-based learning and case study analysis to develop teaching strategies
- Incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning into study programs
- Complete work-integrated learning opportunities and professional placements
Requirements
Degree required: Discipline-specific bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or recognised areas of schooling provision
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- At least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more primary school curriculum learning areas
- Suitability for the teaching profession demonstrated during an interview
- Strong foundation knowledge in education principles
- Hold a relevant discipline-specific bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Attend and pass the Course Advice and Suitability for the Profession Interview (CASPI)
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How to apply
Submit an application through the official university portal. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend a Course Advice and Suitability for the Profession Interview (CASPI) to assess their suitability for teaching.
- Bachelor's degree transcripts
- Academic records
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