Master of Teaching (Primary)

at University of New South Wales

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a 1.3 year program consisting of 13 courses and two placements.
 

The program generally includes:
 

• 5 Core education courses

• 8 Disciplinary specific and pedagogy courses

• 2 Professional placements, including an internship
   

Full program structure
 

Each university year at UNSW has three terms and an optional summer study period. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one elective in a summer term.
 

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a two-year equivalent accelerated primary teacher degree that can be completed in four terms full-time (1.3 years), or the part-time equivalent. The program has a fixed timetable and in order to complete the course in 1.3 years, you’ll study four courses each term instead of the usual three.
 

Below is an example of a standard three-term, full-time study plan: 
 

First term
 

• 2 Core education courses

• 2 Disciplinary specific/pedagogy courses
   

Second term
 

• 1 Core education course

• 2 Disciplinary specific/pedagogy courses  

• Professional placement – 4 weeks
   

Third term
 

• 2 Core education courses

• Professional placement – 9 weeks
   

Fourth term (Term 1 of your second year)
 

• 1 Core education course

• 3 Disciplinary specific/pedagogy courses
   

You can take an additional course to develop your academic writing skills. It will not count towards the program requirements. The courses are:
 

• ARTS5503 Academic Writing for the Humanities

• ARTS5505 Personalised English Language Enhancement

To enrol in the Master of Teaching (Primary), you’ll need a recognised three-year bachelor degree with Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60+.
 

You must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree with a major in one of the six Key Learning Areas (KLAs) below, consisting of at least eight units (courses) of undergraduate study, with no more than two at first year and at least two at third year.
 

Key Learning Areas include:
 

English
 

English with a strong core component of study of English literature, communications, creative writing, language studies (English), linguistics, literature studies, media studies (i.e., the theoretical study of media or where the product is a literary text).
 

Mathematics
 

Pure or applied mathematics, other studies of mathematics that are relevant to the central concepts, modes of enquiry and structure of the content/discipline(s). Science and technology
 

Agriculture
 

Architecture, biology, bio-technology, chemistry, computing studies, design - interior, industrial, graphics, fashion, product, landscape (2 units only), design and technology, engineering, geology, earth and/or environmental science, materials science, medicine, nursing, physics, psychology.
 

Human society and its environment
 

Humanities and social sciences, aboriginal studies/languages, anthropology, archaeology, Asia or Pacific studies, economics/business studies, cultural studies/ sociology, geography/environmental studies, government and citizenship, history, legal studies, political science, studies of religion.
 

Creative arts
 

Dance including practical experience in choreography and performance in several dance styles and dance history/theory, drama including experiential involvement in making and performing drama, music including performing (singing, playing and moving), listening and organising sound (composing) within a wide range of repertoire, visual arts including art making and art history/theory.
 

Personal development, health and physical education
 

Physical education, family studies, sports science, health studies, human movement, nutrition.
 

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
 

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

TOEFL 

102 overall (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading, 28 in listening, 26 in speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$57,300*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$76,775*

This Master of Teaching (Primary) degree will enhance your career options and professional advancement within the Primary School education sector in all states across Australia, as well as internationally. 

The coursework in this degree develops the necessary knowledge and skills to enable you to meet the Australian graduate teacher standards, including disciplinary content beyond the key learning areas of specialisation.
 

As a result, you’ll qualify as a generalist primary teacher as well as a specialist in at least one key learning area (based on your prior degree).