Avondale University
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Teaching (Primary) (MTch (Prim)) is for eligible graduates who already have a bachelor’s degree and desire to transition into a new career teaching primary school students.
Graduates of the MTch (Prim) are qualified to teach in Christian, independent and state school systems both in Australia and overseas.
This course is offered in a regular program (semester-only) or a fast-tracked program (1.3 years). The fast-tracked program includes intensive study periods allowing students to complete course requirements in a significantly shorter timeframe. Students are able to opt-in as professional or personal circumstances allow. Intensive study periods are offered entirely online.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To qualify for admission, an applicant must have achieved:
- An Australian Bachelor’s degree (or higher); or
- an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.
An applicant’s Bachelor's degree must meet the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) content requirements, which will be assessed the Course Convenor.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
In addition, applicants must submit the Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Training (PSITE). The PSITE assesses the applicant’s suitability for becoming a teacher and consists of four questions with a maximum of 250 words per response.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$2,830
$4,483
$2,830
$4,483
Career opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Primary) will prepare you for the following role.
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
About Avondale University
Avondale University is one of Australia’s newest universities but our history of providing quality higher education that improves lives goes back more than 125 years.
We are known for quality educational experience, with The Good Universities Guide and the federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching ranking recognising the excellence of our courses and graduates.
Our courses are distinctive because of the quality of teaching and student experience, including opportunities for placements and practical experience embedded within our courses. This combination of practice with knowledge delivers work-ready graduates.
Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, we are proud of our pioneering heritage and we have changed with the times to offer highly regarded courses in nursing, teaching, business, ministry and theology, arts, counselling, lifestyle medicine and other areas. We welcome students from all faiths and walks of life and create opportunities that build on their aspirations, values and capabilities.
Today, thousands of Avondale alumni serve their world for good.
You’ll find our campuses in the Lake Macquarie town of Cooranbong, halfway between Newcastle and the Central Coast, and at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga on the North Shore of Sydney.
