
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Education
The theories you learn in your Master of Teaching (Primary) can be applied directly to the classroom. You will gain the knowledge and practical experience to walk into your first day of teaching with the confidence of a seasoned professional. This is an innovative, site-based two-year equivalent accelerated degree developed in partnership with the NSW Department of Education and local primary school networks. The program comprises core education courses, discipline-specific curriculum and pedago
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Kensington
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 099104G
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Course overview
The theories you learn in your Master of Teaching (Primary) can be applied directly to the classroom. You will gain the knowledge and practical experience to walk into your first day of teaching with the confidence of a seasoned professional. This is an innovative, site-based two-year equivalent accelerated degree developed in partnership with the NSW Department of Education and local primary school networks. The program comprises core education courses, discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogic studies in the six key primary school subject areas and a minimum of 65 days supervised professional experience, including a graduate teacher performance assessment and additional experience as a teaching assistant in a local school community. You'll be based in primary schools for two days a week for the first year, working with primary age students and taught by experienced primary teachers as well as University staff.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UNSW postgraduate study generally requires completion of an undergraduate degree at university level. The selected degree page provides the required qualification, score, discipline, experience and any additional criteria. 2. Recognised undergraduate degree; course-specific academic score and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UNSW postgraduate study generally requires completion of an undergraduate degree at university level. The selected degree page provides the required qualification, score, discipline, experience and any additional criteria.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised undergraduate degree; course-specific academic score and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $71,538per year | International students |
Where it is taught
The University of New South Wales
PrimaryHigh St, Includes the Randwick campus at, 22/32 King St, Randwick NSW 2031, Kensington, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Teaching (Primary)unsw.edu.au
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