Master of Teaching (Primary)

Follow your passion for teaching and inspire inquisitive minds with the Master of Teaching (Primary).

Designed for those with an approved undergraduate degree, you can qualify as a primary school teacher in just 18 months of intensive study across four semesters, including summer semester (equivalent to two years full-time).
Complete 60 days of supervised practicum throughout the program, designed to provide the opportunity for professional development and learning for growth into the role of beginning teacher and a career in Education.
Benefit from the support of an expert team of university facilitators, who liaise, visit and observe practice for pre-service teachers and school-based mentors.
Graduate from an accredited program with eligibility for teacher registration in Queensland. This program also provides the potential to work internationally.

Encourage curiosity and make an impact on future generations.

Teaching staff

Learn from the best

UQ's School of Education has been training teachers for nearly 70 years. You will be taught by national and international award-winning lecturers and will be thoroughly prepared for a career in education through access to the latest innovations in teaching research.
Fast Facts

Global standing

UQ is a leader in the field of education. It was ranked equal best in Australia in the latest ERA Outcomes 2015 and 19th in the world in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Alumni

Being a new teacher proved to be a challenging role. Thanks to the excellent tutors and lecturers at UQ, I felt well prepared though. The Master of Teaching program provided me with a comprehensive overview of the skill-set required by a primary school teacher. Whether I was teaching fractions or functional grammar or implementing a digital technologies program, I would find myself drawing on the experience and advice of my UQ lecturers. Tim Mullaly, Master of Teaching (Primary)
Professional membership

Accreditation and professional membership

This program is accredited by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (completing this degree may not result in automatic accreditation for graduates – please contact the relevant association for details). Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Graduates are eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), as well as other authorities, to teach in schools around Australia, and some worldwide.

Once registered, you can work as a primary school teacher in state or independent schools in Queensland, interstate or overseas. You could also undertake further study to qualify as a; principal, mentor, curriculum adviser, or a guidance or career officer or head of department.

Program details Next

Summary

Program code

5556
Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration

2 Years full-time
Commencing

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Program level

Postgraduate Coursework
Units

32
Delivery location

St Lucia
AQF

Level 9
CRICOS code

078819A

Admissions criteria

Prerequisites

An approved bachelor degree, in a different discipline, with a minimum GPA 4.5 from an approved tertiary institution, which includes the equivalent of at least one full year of study in areas relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum in Australian schools.

Students will be required to submit a statement addressing non-academic criteria.

All applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire to meet the non-academic entry requirement for this program. Once you have submitted your application, you will be directed to the online questionnaire.

English Proficiency

IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.

TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PB, Pearsons, BEP, CES, and OET are not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

Visa requirements

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Teaching (Primary) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.

The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.

Learn more about entry requirements

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Master of Teaching (Primary) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Teaching (Primary). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Practicals, placements and internships

Students undertaking the Master of Teaching (Primary) must complete 60 days of professional experience throughout the program.

Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of their home but you can be expected to travel up to 90 minutes one-way due to public transport connections and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income. Students are generally placed in Brisbane and the southeast corner of Queensland (including the Gold and Sunshine Coasts) and are also encouraged to consider a rural placement.

Students must have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing practicum, and should apply for one through The School of Education three months before their first professional experience. The Student Handbook for the Master of Teaching (Primary) program provides additional information about professional experience requirements and is available from the School of Education.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

Queensland College of Teachers

Accreditation body

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by:

Australian Institute For Teaching And School Leadership

Professional registration

Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following professional bodies:

Queensland College Of Teachers

Please contact the relevant professional body for details about registration. Completion of the Master of Teaching (Primary) may not result in automatic registration for graduates.

Programs and Courses

If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.

Indicative annual fee

AUD $45,456

Indicative fee 2020

The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Teaching (Primary) for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on an intensive full-time study load.

If you do not enrol in the intensive study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.

All fees are reviewed annually.

Visit Tuition fees for more information.

Additional costs

Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
From 2018, all students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation.
UQ committed to fund test costs to the end of 2018. From 1 January 2019 this is no longer available and students must cover this cost. The 2018 fee was $185 ($92.50 per test). ACER lists current fees.
Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@.uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office.
For more information on the test, including sample tests and registration information, please visit the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

Scholarships

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.

Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.

Applying online

Apply now

All international student applications for the Master of Teaching (Primary) can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Master of Teaching (Primary) is 5556. You'll need this when applying.

Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.

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Additional application information

As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection to the course.All applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire to meet the non-academic entry requirement for this program. Once you have submitted your application, you will be directed to the online questionnaire.

From 2018, all students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.