Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

at University of Melbourne

Note ‘Professional Learning Capstone (Prim)’ is a Year Long subject, taken over the third and forth semesters. The credit point load for the subject is split as 12.5 points each semester.
 

• Year 1
  112.5 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
   

ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (ECP) 1

• EDUC91062

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• First Nations In Education

• EDUC91047

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Language And Literacy: Birth To 8 Years

• EDUC91063

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Engaging Children In The Arts

• EDUC91064

• 12.5 pts
   

• Semester 2
  62.5 pts
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ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (ECP) 2

• EDUC91065

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Numeracy: Birth To 8 Years

• EDUC91066

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Science In Early Childhood And Primary

• EDUC91067

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Being Healthy, Well And Active

• EDUC91068

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Language & Literacy: F To Year 2 (ECP)

• EDUC91069

• 12.5 pts
   

• Year 2
  112.5 pts
   

• Semester 1
  75 pts
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ENGAGING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (ECP) 3

• EDUC91070

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Language & Literacy: Years 3 To 6 (ECP)

• EDUC91071

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Humanities Education: F To Year 6

• EDUC91072

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Mathematics: Primary 1

• EDUC91073

• 12.5 pts
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CAPSTONE

• Professional Learning Capstone (ECP)

• EDUC91074

• 25 pts
   

• Semester 2
  37.5 pts
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ENGAGING ASSESSING LEARNERS

• Engaging And Assessing Learners (ECP) 4

• EDUC91075

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Leadership In Diverse Contexts

• EDUC91076

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Mathematics: Primary 2

• EDUC91077

• 12.5 pts

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENT
 

The Commonwealth Government of Australia now requires all students undertaking initial teacher education courses in Australia to pass a literacy and numeracy test. The test is not an entry requirement into this course.
 

SELECTION
 

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
 

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline that has at least one full year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Most undergraduate degrees cover one or more of these required learning areas, meeting this requirement; and

• Completion of the Teacher Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT) prior to applying. TCAT results are assessed as part of your application.

• Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

  • prior academic performance; and

  • the results of the TCAT.
     

  • TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
     

  • IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$46,872
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$96,087

Our graduates are prepared for the challenging work of being a teacher, which sets them apart with employers. We are known for producing some of the best teachers in the country and are often approached directly with job prospects.
 

There are regular opportunities for teachers to move into roles that influence and shape the direction of a school or early childhood service. Our program ensures graduates have the capabilities and confidence to move into leadership positions and make a difference.