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 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
Required courses (17) 192 units
EDN700 Cell Biology
EDU712 Foundations of Australian Law B
EDU716 Criminal Law and Procedure B
EDU717 Chemistry
EDU718 Science Research Methods
EDU767 Torts A
EDU768 Biochemistry
EDU769 Microbiology
EDU774 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EDU776 Torts B
EDU777 Molecular Biology
EDU778 Contracts A
EDU779 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology(6 units)
EDU780 Introduction to Mathematics(6 units)
EDU795 Mathematics Foundations
EDU796 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
EDU797 Contracts B
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
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
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
- Complete 60 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools during the program of study
Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. 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.
WIL notes
To commence supervised professional experience (SPE) 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
- Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
- Make provision for transport to attend teaching practice placements
- Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements
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It is no longer a requirement that students in Master of Teaching (Primary) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note that some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.
UniSC still strongly recommends that all students undertaking placement are fully vaccinated and provide evidence of this vaccination status to the University.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,439 - 2024 Fees
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$20,400
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$28,000