Master of Teaching (Primary)
Make an impact on young people's lives. The Master of Teaching (Primary) program qualifies graduates with non-education bachelor degrees to teach in primary schools with students in Prep to Year 6.
In this program you will:
- Learn to inspire young students and apply existing subject knowledge in the classroom
- Study core courses that prepare you to teach english, maths, science, technology, arts, history, geography, health and physical education (PE)
- Learn how to motivate and encourage young students through curriculum design, teaching strategies and behaviour management
- Enhance your knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development seminars and employment forums
- Complete Supervised Professional Experience in three blocks, totalling 60 days of practice teaching, with the opportunity to gain experience in rural and remote areas throughout Queensland
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 17
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 096250K
- UniSC program code
- ED707
Discipline specific courses (9) 96 units
EDU767 Biodiversity and Ecology
EDU768 Chemistry
EDU769 Science Research Methods
EDU774 Plant Diversity and Ecology
EDU776 Microbiology
EDU777 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU778 Physical Chemistry
EDU779 Biochemistry(6 units) Δ
EDU780 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology(6 units)
Professional courses (8) 96 units
EDU712 Genetics
EDU716 Organic Chemistry
EDU717 Inorganic Chemistry
EDU718 Environmental Chemistry
EDU720 Analytical Sciences
EDU792 Engaging Diverse Learners
EDU795 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EDU796 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Δ refer to program notes
Research has shown that the most effective teachers are those who have academic capability, literacy and numeracy skills, and personal characteristics (non-academic capabilities). Entry to this program requires that applicants meet academic and non-academic criteria.
Academic qualifications
You must have completed a non-education bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from a recognised tertiary institution which includes the equivalent of at least one full-time year of study in areas relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum.
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements
Personal statement requirement
As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.
After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.
More information is on the QTAC website.
English language requirements
Post admission requirements
During your studies, you must complete a minimum of 60 days of Supervised Professional Experience in a school setting under the supervision of a Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registered teacher. Find more information on Supervised Professional Experience.
You must obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing Supervised Professional Experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.
You will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE). For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
In order to graduate you must:
Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure:
Discipline specific courses (96 units):
- 2 x English methods courses (24.00 units)
- 2 x Maths methods courses (24.00 units)
- 3 x methods courses in Science, Arts, Social Sciences (36.00 units)
- 2 x 6 unit methods courses in HPE and Technologies (12.00 units)
Professional courses (96 units):
- 8 x specific professional courses (72.00 units)
- 60 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools during the program of study (36.00 units)
Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Δ Classes in EDU779 are offered as an intensive in Week 11. The online component of the course still commences in Week 1.
- CSP estimate
- A$3,984
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$20,385
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$54,800