University of New South Wales
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationUNSW’s Master of Teaching (Primary) is the only degree of its kind in Australia – it’s an innovative postgraduate program that will provide you a fast-track to employment as a primary school teacher. The program is a two-year equivalent teacher degree, that can be completed in 1.3 years full-time (four terms).
Developed in partnership with the NSW Department of Education and local primary school networks, and accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), our program will equip you to teach kindergarten through to year six in diverse learning environments, government and non-government primary schools, and in all states of Australia and overseas.
Throughout the program you will develop the requisite knowledge and skills to enable you to meet the Australian graduate teacher standards. Academic lecturers and local teachers with experience in primary education work together to provide core education courses and discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogy studies within the six key learning areas of the primary curriculum:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- History and Geography
- Creative Arts
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
You must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree with a major in one of the six Key Learning Areas (KLAs) below, consisting of at least eight units (courses) of undergraduate study, with no more than two at first year and at least two at third year.
Additional requirements:
When submitting your application you will also need to prepare a personal statement outlining why you will be suitable for primary teaching. Your statement should be no more than 150 words and include your reasons for wanting to be a teacher and why you are well suited for that role.
A personal statement is required for all applications, regardless of whether you apply to UNSW directly or via UAC.
English language requirements
UNSW accepts English language test scores to meet our English language requirements provided:
- You completed the test no more than two years before your intended start date, the English test must be dated on or after the 1st of January (two years prior) for Term 1 commencement, 1st of May for Term 2 commencement or the 1st of August (two years prior) for Term 3 commencement and
- You achieved the minimum scores for your desired program.
- IELTS Academic version only: 7.5 overall
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 102 overall
- PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic): 73 overall (min. 65 in writing and reading, 79 in listening and speaking)
- C1 Advanced Cambridge (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge Advanced English): 191 overall
- C2 Proficiency Cambridge (formerly known CPE – Cambridge Proficiency English): 191 overall
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Teaching (Primary) will prepare you for the following roles.
Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environmen...
Deputy Principal
A Deputy Principal supports the Principal in managing the overall operations of a school. You might work in primary or secondary education settings...
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