Program Overview

Master of Teaching (E7G)

The Master of Teaching is a professional graduate course that qualifies students to teach in public and private schools. This course is designed for those who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a non-education discipline and wish to become teachers.

Overview

The Master of Teaching is a two-year full-time or up to five-year part-time course that provides students with the skills and knowledge to teach in primary or secondary schools. The course is divided into two streams: Primary and Secondary.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Teaching are qualified to teach in public and private schools in all states and territories of Australia. They can work as teachers in various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities.

Course Structure

The Master of Teaching requires the completion of 200 credit points in either the Primary or Secondary stream. The Primary stream consists of 200 credit points of core units and three Professional Experience placements. The Secondary stream consists of 137.5 credit points of core units, 12.5 credit points of degree elective units, 25 credit points for the first teaching specialisation, 25 credit points for the second teaching specialisation, and three Professional Experience placements.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Teaching, students must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a non-education discipline. For Domestic students, the minimum entry requirements include the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institute. International students must also meet the English language requirements, with an IELTS average of 7.5 and no band lower than 7.0.

Fees and Scholarships

The course fees for Domestic students are $4,640 per year, with Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available. International students must pay the full tuition fee of $77,798 per year. There are also various scholarships available for both Domestic and International students.

Specialisations

The Master of Teaching offers various specialisations, including:

• Primary Proficiencies: English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, and Technologies.
• Secondary Specialisations: English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, The Arts, Languages, and Outdoor and Environmental Education.

Professional Experience

The course includes a minimum of 60 days of Professional Experience placements in classrooms, which provide students with hands-on experience in teaching and learning.

Literacy and Numeracy Test

All students must successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Teaching, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the integration of discipline-specific knowledge with pedagogical skills of planning, managing, and assessing learning in a primary or secondary school setting.
2. Apply cognitive, creative, analytical, critical, and practical skills consistent with advanced knowledge in education.
3. Synthesise theoretical understanding and practical skills to effectively plan, present, and implement complex learning and teaching practices.
4. Communicate and advocate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and other educational stakeholders.
5. Exhibit professional practice informed by critical attention to values that underpin contemporary education.

Course Year

The course information is for the 2026 academic year.