Australian Catholic University
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is a graduate-entry, pre-service teacher education course for those who want to qualify as both an early childhood and primary school teacher.
This course cultivates graduates who are passionate about, and committed to, the generation and dissemination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that facilitate high-quality learning in a child’s early years.
Delivered fully online, this course is made up of a series of online units and block day placements in early childhood and primary school settings.
An exceptional benefit to this course is you will be able to build on your undergraduate studies and graduate with a teaching specialisation area within the primary curriculum.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
- subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
- subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation.
Demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of the relevant State assessment which will be provided in the application process.
Successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
- subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
- subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation.
Demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of the relevant State assessment which will be provided in the application process.
English language requirements
IELTS: No score less than 7 in reading and writing. No score less than 8 in listening and speaking.
PTE: A minimum of 65 in reading and writing and a minimum of 79 in listening and speaking
TOEFL: No score less than 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 28 in listening and 26 in speaking
ACU English Language Test: A++ (85 or above)
CAE: A minimum of 185 in reading and writing and 200 in listening and speaking.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$8,880
$8,880
Career opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
Curriculum Developer
A Curriculum Developer designs and updates educational programs for schools, universities, or training institutions. You might work in an education...
Early Childhood Teacher
An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
Education Researcher
An Education Researcher studies educational practices and trends to inform teaching strategies. You may work in academic institutions or government...
Education Consultant
An Education Consultant provides expert advice on educational programmes and policies to schools, institutions, or individuals. You might work with...
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