Program handbook

Description

The Master of Teaching (Primary) Program provides a postgraduate pathway into a highly successful and rewarding career in teaching. This innovative program is taught in trimester mode, enabling our graduates to enter the workforce rapidly and well prepared. The program aims to develop graduates who are outstanding teachers, who act professionally, ethically and effectively in their professional contexts; who engage in critical inquiry in their practice and the contexts of their practice; and, who play a constructive leadership role in public discourse on, and beyond education.

Students complete 35 hours teacher observations and small group participation and 60 days formal professional experience in relevant school settings.

Formal professional experience placements are supervised by school and university staff, and students are expected to demonstrate a range of professional teaching competencies as part of the successful completion of the program.

Graduates of this program, will be eligible to seek employment as teachers of students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in a wide range of national and international contexts, including in New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice.
  • Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and or learning.
  • Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship.
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
  • Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship.
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning.
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability.
  • Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
  • Demonstrate an advanced, integrated understanding of the complex contexts of education and their implications for contemporary schooling.
  • Demonstrate a sophisticated, specialised, holistic understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy as they apply to diverse school contexts.
  • Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex concepts, problems, and theories in order to shape and implement curriculum responsive to the needs of diverse learners in a school setting.
  • Engage critically with and in educational research such that research and inquiry inform and continuously shape evolving praxis.
  • Work constructively and innovatively to build generative relationships between school, home and community, and leverage these relationships to the benefit of their students.
  • Demonstrate ethical and well-informed professional judgement and high levels of professional autonomy, adaptability, responsibility and collegiality, in the application of expert educational knowledge to diverse school and classroom contexts.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 9:28 am
Program code40205
AQF level

Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Term typeTrimesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies

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Admission information

Admission requirements

This program is available for domestic students only.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a 160-unit postgraduate qualification, with assessment for admission available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

  • Bachelor Honours Degree; or
  • Bachelor Degree.

For admission, the applicants’ qualification must satisfy the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for accreditation.

Admission to the program is based on a 500 word written piece of work and the Grade Point Average of the completed undergraduate degree. 

English Language Requirements

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.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 7.5
  • IELTS Sub Test (Listening): 8
  • IELTS Sub Test (Reading): 7
  • IELTS Sub Test (Speaking): 8
  • IELTS Sub Test (Writing): 7

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Compulsory program requirements

This degree requires students to participate in placements in NSW Department of Education or other NSW school or service providers via the completion of 35 hours teacher observations and small group participation, and 60 days of professional experience across two placements.

Placements may extend beyond normal trimester times and students must meet their own associated travel and accommodation costs, where applicable.

During placement, students will be subject to the policies and procedures of the placement facility.

Students must meet all the Education Placement Requirements, including a NSW Working with Children clearance.

Students must check the Professional Experience Website for all placement information.

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

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

EDUC6762 - Managing the K-6 Learning Environment

EDUC6918 - The Global Primary Professional

EDUC6785 - Educational Foundations


Professional recognition

New South Wales Education Standards Authority


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

160 units

Program duration

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.

Program requirements

The Master of Teaching (Primary) program requires students to successfully complete 160 units of core courses.

Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and not complete more than 160 units.

Mathematics Proficiency 

From 2024, all Primary Initial Teacher Education students are required to have achieved at least a Band 4 in HSC Mathematics. For the Master of Teaching (Primary), this means that you need to have completed: 

  • Your HSC in the past 10 years with a Band 4 in Mathematics (General 2, Standard 2 or Advanced), OR
  • At least 1 course (subject) of Mathematics/Numeracy in your prior Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

If you don’t have either of these pre-requisites, you need to complete our bridging course ‘Mathematics Bridging for Education’ concurrently with your Master of Teaching (Primary) program. This one week bridging course (EPPREP850) will need to be passed in your first year in the program and will be held prior to Trimester 1 and Trimester 2.  To enrol in EPPREP850, please email the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Office.

For more information, please contact the Program Convenor. 


Program planner

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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

Program Revision 2024

From 2024, EDUC6913 will replace EDUC6918 as a core course. Students who have successfully completed EDUC6918 will not be required to complete EDUC6913.

Please refer to the Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details. Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
EDUC6738K-6 English
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6739K-6 Mathematics
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6740Students with Diverse Needs
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
EDUC6744K-6 Science and Technology
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6745K-6 Creative Arts
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6746K-6 HSIE
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6747K-6 PDHPE
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6748Advanced Literacy Studies
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6749Advanced Numeracy Studies
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6762Managing the K-6 Learning Environment
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6780K-6 Literacy 2
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EDUC6785Educational Foundations
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
EDUC6912Aboriginal Education
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
EDUC6918The Global Primary Professional
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
20 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.