Program Overview

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Melbourne is a graduate coursework program that prepares students for a career teaching 5 to 12-year-olds. The program is led by world-leading experts with experience teaching in schools and features a comprehensive teaching placement program in Victoria.

Key Features

• Become a teacher: Register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching to teach across all primary years.
• Unparalleled placement experience: Become an active member of your placement school community from semester one, with support from a school-based Mentor Teacher and a university-based Clinical Specialist.
• Guaranteed entry: Students with a University of Melbourne bachelor's degree can access early admission and a Commonwealth Supported Place (domestic students only). Year 12 students can secure their place with a Graduate Degree Package.

Course Details

• Course code: MC-TEACHPR
• Duration: 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: February
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Why Study Primary Teaching at Melbourne?

The Faculty of Education at Melbourne is a vibrant learning environment where students join a community committed to changing lives through education. The Master of Teaching (Primary) draws on the latest in education research and practice, allowing students to:

• Evaluate learners' needs across all backgrounds and abilities.
• Establish a holistic practice, including skills like establishing safe environments and promoting positive behaviors.
• Explore Indigenous perspectives to develop inclusive learning activities.

Student Support

The university offers comprehensive support services, including:

• Course planning and academic skills advice.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• Global exchange and overseas study support.
• Fees and scholarship information.
• Visa information.
• Wellbeing and accommodation support.
• Student administration assistance.

University Rankings

• Ranked #1 in Australia and #16 globally in Education.
• Ranked #1 in Australia, #13 globally, and #8 in graduate employability worldwide.

Related Study Areas

• Education
• Teaching

Testimonial

"There is a wonderful sense of community in the faculty both amongst the students and between students and staff. The subjects have been stimulating and I feel that they have prepared us well for the start of our teaching careers." — Janneke Koenen, Master of Teaching (Primary)