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The Master of Teaching (Primary) will set you on the path to a primary teaching career if you have a bachelor degree in a field other than education. The course is designed to complement content knowledge obtained from your previous qualification, and the breadth of life and other experiences you can draw on in the teaching profession.
Real-world learning
Professional experience placements will give you the opportunity to work in real school classrooms.
Highlights
- Prepares you to become a teacher if you already have a degree in a field other than education.
- 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 field other than education.
- Gain key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow.
- Undertake professional experience placements in schools.
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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. You will be well prepared for your professional experiences in real school settings and you’ll also be supported by a supervising teacher in the classroom.
Flexible delivery
Choose the part-time or full-time course to suit your circumstances and lifestyle. You can study on campus or online, depending on your preferred learning style.
Evening classes may be available for some units.
Customise your degree
As this course qualifies you to teach from Prep to Year 6, 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.
Career outcomes
Career 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 complete the 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
Requirements
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
- Additional entry requirements
- Yes
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2018.
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- Course code
- EU40
- QTAC code
- 424301 Feb (Kelvin Grove); 424305 Feb (External); 423301 Jul (Kelvin Grove); 423305 Jul (External)
- CRICOS code
- 084582M
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- Kelvin Grove
- External
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- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
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- February and July Admission in July is with advanced standing (credit) only.
- February and July Admission in July is with suitable advanced standing (credit) only.
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised three year bachelor degree (or equivalent) not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration.
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
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. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.
Mid-year entry
Mid-year entry is only available for applicants with a minimum of 24 credit points of advanced standing from core or elective units in the course.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised three year bachelor degree (or higher award) not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration, with a minimum grade point average score of 4 (on QUT's 7 point scale); and
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.
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, Singapore, 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 Advanced (CAE)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English 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. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile. |
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
Advanced standing
If you intend to apply for advanced standing (credit) you can view more information and find out how to apply.
Mid-year offers
If you receive a mid-year QTAC offer, that offer decision does not determine which units you are eligible for, and you will need to apply for advanced standing within ten days on receiving your QTAC offer.
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. 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.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2019
2019: CSP $6,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2019
2019: $28,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
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.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
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'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.
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.
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