Master of Teaching (Primary)

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is for university graduates from non-teaching courses who want to become primary school teachers (Kindergarten to Year 6). On completion of this degree, you will obtain formal qualifications making you eligible to teach children aged 5 to 12 years in public, religious and private schools. This degree produces high quality teachers with an understanding of diversity in the classroom and with strong connections to school communities.This program focuses on building teaching skills through a professional experience immersion program in your very first session, and regular professional experience periods throughout the degree. You will complete 60 days of professional experience (PEX), including the option to complete one PEX in a rural or remote area of NSW. There are also opportunities to undertake international immersion programs that, while not counted as a PEX, allow you to travel overseas, visit schools and develop your understanding of people and cultures.

Structure

The Master of Teaching (Primary) requires the successful completion of 96 credit points as specified below, including the Teaching and Performance Assessment (UOW TPA).To be eligible to undertake the final professional experience, a candidate must have passed all core subjects and the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE), and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects.Students seeking a NSW Mathematics/Numeracy specialisation are advised to contact the Academic Program Director for advice on subject selection early in their degree.

Subjects

  • Teaching primary

Standard entry requirements

Teaching is an academically rigorous profession and teachers play a critical role in our communities. Strengthening requirements for studying teaching degrees is an initiative of the NSW Government to ensure that initial teacher education programs prepare high quality graduate teachers who can respond to the needs of all learners to make a positive impact on student learning. At UOW we are committed to ensuring our graduates are of the highest standard by setting appropriate entry criteria and maintaining a strongly developmental program that supports teacher education students from diverse backgrounds with diverse experiences, abilities and perspectives to become the teachers of the future.Entry requirements include:An undergraduate degree equivalent to a three-year Australian bachelor degree with a minimum credit average grade, which meets the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for teaching in primary schools. The NESA requirements must be assessed by the School of Education before the submission of your application.A valid IELTS is required if the degree was not completed in English from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Republic of Ireland.Teaching Questionnaire meeting the non-academic selection criteria.

Recognition

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements. All students completing a NSW teacher education course must pass approved literacy and numeracy tests prior to commencing their Professional Experience.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UOW Bega Valley Domestic: $49,440
International: $53,280
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UOW Eurobodalla Domestic: $49,440
International: $53,280
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UOW Shoalhaven (Nowra) Domestic: $49,440
International: $53,280
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UOW Southern Highlands (Moss Vale) Domestic: $49,440
International: $53,280
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Wollongong Domestic: $49,440
International: $53,280
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

Further information

New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience. Please note: Professional Experience is a compulsory component embedded in our undergraduate and Master of Teaching courses. Therefore it is an expectation that students who participate in these courses are capable of meeting the demands of navigating their own way to, from and around the Professional Experience contexts (e.g. school sites). It needs to be noted that the off-campus environment is beyond the control of UOW.

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