Program Overview

Master of Primary Teaching

The Master of Primary Teaching is a postgraduate pre-service teacher education program designed for those who hold a bachelor degree in another field and wish to transition into teaching. This program focuses on educating children from Prep to Year 6 and is offered in intensive mode to enable completion in one and a half years or over two years full-time.

Program Overview

• The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical classroom experience to meet the diverse needs of young learners.
• Students study foundational topics including childhood development, educational psychology, curriculum design, and inclusive teaching practices.
• The program focuses on literacy, numeracy, and strategies to foster positive student outcomes.
• Students complete 60 days of supervised school placements, applying learning in real classrooms with guidance from experienced mentors.
• The program develops skills to manage diverse classrooms, differentiate teaching, integrate technology, and adopt innovative strategies.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants will need a completed Bachelor degree (or equivalent) that does not lead to teacher registration (with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale) with significant breadth of study to address the range of teaching areas expected by employers.
• The key learning areas include: The Arts; English; Health and Physical Education; Mathematics; Science; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Technology.
• Successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is not an entry requirement for this program, but students must complete the LANTITE to be eligible to graduate.

Language Requirements

• English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous Bachelor-level study was completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, or the United States of America, or undertaken in a language other than English.
• The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are:
  • A minimum overall band score of 7.5 in IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 8.0 for Listening and Speaking and a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing;
  • OR a score of at least 4 in each of the areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing in the ISLPR;
  • OR successful completion of at least three years full-time Bachelor-level study where the language of instruction is English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, or the United States of America.

Tuition Fees

• The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load, which is usually 80 credit points or 40 credit points for certificate programs (two full-time trimesters).
• The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide.
• For 2026, the indicative annual tuition fee is $36,500.

Program Structure

• The program requires the completion of 160 credit points.
• The program structure includes:
  • Core Courses (140 credit points)
  • Core Course Options (20 credit points)
• Core Courses cover topics such as Understanding Diverse Learners, Working Mathematically for Prep to Year 3, Language, Literacy, and Literature for Prep to Grade 3, and Understanding the Child Learner.
• Core Course Options include Teaching for Impact in Primary Schools, Understanding Impact in Primary Schools, and Impact in Primary Teaching.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of the Master of Primary Teaching will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and be prepared for teaching positions in the public or private sector.
• Graduates can pursue senior positions such as head of department or principal.

Accreditation

• The Master of Primary Teaching is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

Additional Information

• The program is offered full-time and part-time, with international students required to complete 75% of the program via face-to-face on-campus study.
• Professional experience is a mandated component of this program, with placements in primary schools organized by the School of Education and Professional Studies.
• Students must reach an 80% threshold for tutorial attendance and active participation in the lead-up to placement for all Professional Experience courses.