Master of Teaching (Primary)

Teaching is an academically rigorous profession, and teachers play a critical role in our communities. Strengthening requirements for studying teaching degrees is an initiative of the NSW Government to ensure that initial teacher education programs prepare high-quality graduate teachers who can respond to the needs of all learners and make a positive impact on student learning. At UOW, we are committed to ensuring our graduates meet the highest standards by setting appropriate entry criteria and maintaining a strongly developmental program. This program supports teacher education students from diverse backgrounds with varied experiences, abilities, and perspectives to become the teachers of the future. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree equivalent to a three-year Australian bachelor’s degree with a minimum average mark of 65%, meeting the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for teaching in primary schools. The NESA requirements must be assessed by the School of Education before submitting your application. A valid IELTS score is required if the degree was not completed in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or the Republic of Ireland. Students who have studied overseas may need to meet additional requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority to qualify as teachers in NSW. For application procedures and course information, please refer to the School of Education . Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.