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- Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a course not leading to teacher registration
- Gain key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow
- Undertake professional experience placements in schools.
Highlights
- Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a course not leading to teacher registration
- Gain key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow
- Undertake professional experience placements in schools.
Why choose this course?
This course will set you on the path to a primary teaching career if you have a bachelor degree in a course not leading to teacher registration.
The course complements the content knowledge obtained from your previous qualification, and the breadth of life and other experiences you can draw on in the teaching profession. You will be well prepared for your Professional Experience placements in real school settings and you'll also be supported by a supervising teacher in the classroom.
Real-world learning
Professional experience placements will give you the opportunity to work in real school classrooms.
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What to expect
A future-focussed philosophy ensures you’ll have the key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow. Your professional identity will also be developed during the course and as a graduate you’ll be prepared to manage classrooms, key relationships, and your own personal wellbeing.
Flexible delivery
Depending on where you live, you can choose on campus, external, or a blended approach to study that accommodates your other commitments and your preferred learning style.
If you choose external study you’ll be part of an online learning community and in regular contact with our expert teaching staff. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments where you will participate fully, receive expert knowledge and guidance, and have easy access to course content.
You can undertake Professional Experience placements in your home region and the schedule will be released well in advance so you can plan ahead. If you need to borrow resources from the QUT Library, these can be posted to your home address.
Evening on campus classes may be available for some units.
Real-world facilities
Experience the new Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching, you’ll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere, a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.
To prepare you to be an inspiring, innovative and confident teacher for the future, you’ll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual research.
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.
Customise your degree
You will undertake a primary specialisation as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in either maths/numeracy, science or English/literacy. This will enhance your skills in national areas of priority for a primary school setting.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
As a primary specialist, you will be prepared to teach all years in a primary school (Prep to Year 6). Your qualification can also allow you to work in other locations in Australia and overseas.
Professional recognition
This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration.
Early exit
If you decide you do not wish to complete a course that leads to teacher registration you can consider an option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies as an alternative education qualification.
Possible careers
- Community Education Officer
- Deputy principal
- Educator
- Head of department
- Primary School Teacher
- School principal
- Trainer
Details and units
Requirements
- Selection rank
- 93.00
Admission to the course is based on prior study in addition to a selection rank.
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
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- Course code
- EU40
- QTAC code
- 424301
- CRICOS code
- 084582M
- Delivery
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- On-campus or external
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February
- February
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised three year bachelor degree (or equivalent) not in a course leading to teacher registration in Australia or New Zealand.
Applicants must have completed eight semester units (one year of full-time study) relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts (music, drama, dance, media arts and visual arts), languages, health, physical education and technologies.
Additional entry requirements
You must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
To demonstrate this you must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of, the course and profession. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.
If you've achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution, the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your admission application.
If you have failed two or more attempts of either component of the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, and have not passed it in a later attempt, you will not be eligible for entry.
Selection ranks
You will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.
Deferment
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised three year bachelor degree (or higher award) not in a course leading to teacher registration in Australia or New Zealand, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4 on QUT's 7 point scale (where 4 is a Pass); and
At least one year full-time study relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts (music, drama, dance, media arts and visual arts), languages, health and physical education and technologies.
Additional entry requirements
Pass the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria.
Applicants must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.
You must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of, the course and profession. In the questionnaire you will be asked to:
- Rank a series of potentially appropriate statement responses, in order of what you think is most to least important.
- Provide two x 500 word written statements addressing the categories and indicators as outlined on the Teacher Entry Fact Sheet.
QUT will send you details on how to complete the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria questionnaire and submit your written statements after you have lodged an application.
Course requirements: Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT.
If you have failed two or more attempts of either component of the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, and have not passed it in a later attempt, you will not be eligible for entry.
The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills. QUT provides you with one reimbursement to cover the cost of the test. For more information view additional course requirements.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
191 | 200 | 185 | 185 | 200 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
7.5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
73 | 79 | 65 | 65 | 79 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
105 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Advanced standing
If you intend to apply for advanced standing (credit) you can view more information and find out how to apply.
Course requirements
Literacy and numeracy
You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students to graduate from the course. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component as a student at QUT. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate. You are not eligible to apply for a place in the course if you have failed two test attempts for one or more components, at another institution. The test will assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills. QUT provides you with one reimbursement to cover the cost of the test.
For more information view additional course requirements.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: CSP $6,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $31,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Develop your skills and confidence
'QUT made me think and be creative with how I structure and manage my classroom. This has made me confident to take calculated risks and try different things to engage my students. The behaviour management techniques I learned at QUT and the real-world connections I made helped me secure a teaching position.'
Real student
'QUT provides a flexible, accessible and proven program. The student-to-teacher ratio in classes is small and provides a rich learning experience. Investing in postgraduate study will not only provide me with a great future, but also allow me to positively influence the lives of future generations.'
Transform your career by learning to teach
Our graduate entry teaching courses prepare you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a field other than education. With real-world experience and supportive lecturers, we can help you step into the classroom with confidence.
Stunning new facilities
Experience a range of exciting learning and teaching environments in the Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct. Learn, collaborate and grow within this architecturally designed space, which has been optimised to support contemporary teaching and learning techniques. The innovative spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual study.
Develop your skills and confidence
'QUT made me think and be creative with how I structure and manage my classroom. This has made me confident to take calculated risks and try different things to engage my students. The behaviour management techniques I learned at QUT and the real-world connections I made helped me secure a teaching position.'
Real student
'QUT provides a flexible, accessible and proven program. The student-to-teacher ratio in classes is small and provides a rich learning experience. Investing in postgraduate study will not only provide me with a great future, but also allow me to positively influence the lives of future generations.'
Transform your career by learning to teach
Our graduate entry teaching courses prepare you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a field other than education. With real-world experience and supportive lecturers, we can help you step into the classroom with confidence.
Stunning new facilities
Experience a range of exciting learning and teaching environments in the Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct. Learn, collaborate and grow within this architecturally designed space, which has been optimised to support contemporary teaching and learning techniques. The innovative spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual study.
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