Master of Teaching (Primary)

Admission to the program is available to domestic and international students. All applicants must hold a completed Bachelor degree that satisfies the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for accreditation, in order to be assessed for admission. Admission to the program will be based on an interview, a written piece of work and the Grade Point Average of the completed undergraduate degree, as described under Additional Selection Criteria.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Applicants to this program must meet one of the following English Language Proficiency admission requirements: 

• An overall IELTS score of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0  in each subtest and a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening.
• A Level 4 score in all four skill areas in ISPLR.
• A PEAT test result of Band A in each of the four skill areas.

The test results must be no more than two years old at the time of application.   Only applicants who meet the English language requirements for the program will be invited to interview for a place.

• Grade Point Average - Interviews and written work will be jointly used to determine the applicant's eligibility for admission. All applicants are then ranked on the basis of their GPA.
• Interviews - Only applicants who meet the IELTS requirements for the Program will be invited to interview for a place.
• Written Statement - Written piece of work.

At least one year or undergraduate studies relevant to one or more areas of the primary school curriculum.

Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Primary) Program should have completed in their Undergraduate Degree at least one year of full-time equivalent studies relevant to one or more areas of the primary school curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education).

For further information regarding the areas of academic study that relate to each area of the primary school curriculum, see http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/Teaching-in-NSW/Subject-Content-Requirements-abridged/

Students engage in a wide variety of practical experiences in schools both via coursework integrated with the School of Education's TeachOutreach Program and via the completion of 70 days of professional experience across three placements.  The Program both meets and exceeds the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership requirements.  Please note that some professional experience placements occur during university vacation times.  Prospective students are encouraged to check the professional experience website for placement dates prior to application. 

• Anaphylaxis Training

  Anaphylaxis e-training Course Certificate.  https://etraining.allergy.org.au/

• Working With Children Check

• Child Protection Awareness Training

In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses in order to progress in their program.

EDUC6634 - The Practising Professional: Primary

EDUC6762 - Managing the K-6 Learning Environment