The University of Melbourne

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Teaching (Primary) prepares you to teach children aged five to 12 years across all primary years with possible specialisations in literacy and mathematics.

You will learn through?our?clinical model of education which is unique in Australia. Connecting with our latest research you will?become skilled in?assessing?individual student abilities and being?able to adapt your teaching to support the needs of each student in your classroom as they grow and develop over time.

In your final year, you will undertake a professional work integrated learning experience deeply exploring an area of learning of your choice. This includes a placement relevant to your chosen topic which can be in non-education settings such as hospitals, museums, art galleries and more. This experience provides an opportunity for reflection and growth that aligns with the continuous professional learning approach in teaching practice.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements for the Master of Teaching (Primary)

  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline that has at least one full year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Most undergraduate degrees cover one or more of these required learning areas, meeting this requirement; and
  • All applicants must complete the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) selection test and meet all TCAT benchmarks.

Selection

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and
  • the results of the TCAT.

English language requirements

  • IELTS (academic English Only): Overall score 7.5
  • TOEFL Internet-based test*: 100 +; Writing 27; Speaking 26; Reading 24; Listening 28
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 76+ no communicative skill below 76
  • Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 190+, no communicative skill below 190
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $66,715 $90,593 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $66,715 $90,593

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...

Avg yearly income $95,680
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.