Victoria University
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPrepare for a rewarding career as a primary school teacher with the practical experience offered through a Master of Teaching (Primary Education) at Victoria University.
Refine your craft as a teacher by engaging in informed classroom discussions and undertaking practical research. This course will prepare you to teach in all areas of the primary curriculum. It includes scope to pursue specialist studies in literacy, numeracy and science.
You will gain significant professional experience to prepare you for the real world of teaching. Through our extensive partnerships, you will undertake 60+ days of supervised teaching practice in a primary school.
Delivery mode
Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Corner of Nicholson & Buckley Streets, Footscray
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- Applicants will also be asked to complete an assessment of their non-academic attributes.
- Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS (or equivalent): Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5.
- All students need to pass a CASPer test or VU ANAA interview prior to admission.
- All students need a 3.5 GPA average for entry into the course.
additional information
Applicants will be assessed on academic performance.
Prior to entry into the second year of full time study, students in this course will have to sit the LANTITE test in order to demonstrate that their literacy and numeracy skills are within that expected of the top 30% of the population in Australia. The LANTITE test is a national government requirement for initial teacher education programs.
Students should note that they will be subject to a Working With Children Check before practice placements, in accordance with Department of Education and Training policy.
Satisfactory achievement of the benchmark for literacy and numeracy is a requirement to graduate from the program.
Additional requirements may apply.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...
About Victoria University
Victoria University is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.
