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Master of Teaching (Primary)

University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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About this program

The Master of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Wollongong is for university graduates from non-teaching courses who want to become primary school teachers from Kindergarten to Year 6. The degree produces high-quality teachers with an understanding of diversity in the classroom and strong connections to school communities. Students build teaching skills through professional experience immersion programs starting within the first month and continuing in weekly blocks, completing 60 days of professional experience including the option of a placement in a rural or remote area of New South Wales. Graduates are qualified to teach in primary schools.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$30,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS7.5 overall (L8 R7 W7 S8)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 4 parts

Autumn session (24cp)

4 units
  • EDMP911Numeracy and Mathematics I
  • EDMT900Introduction to Teaching and Learning
  • EDMP910Language and Literacy Pedagogies 1
  • EDMP808Foundations in Mathematics

Spring session (24cp)

4 units
  • EDMP913Numeracy and Mathematics II
  • EDMT909Models And Approaches To Understanding Behaviour And Wellbeing
  • EDMT905Inclusive Education in Schools
  • EDMP912Language and Literacy Pedagogies 2

Spring session (24cp)

3 units
  • EDMP918Language and Literacy Pedagogies III
  • EDMT910Entering the Profession
  • EDMP917Health & Physical Education

Autumn session (24cp)

4 units
  • EDMP914Science & Technology in the Primary School
  • EDMT906Aboriginal Education
  • EDMP916The Arts in Education
  • EDMP915History & Geography in the Primary Classroom

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

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 and make a positive impact on student learning. At UOW, we are committed to ensuring our graduates meet the highest standards by setting appropriate entry criteria and maintaining a strongly developmental program. This program supports teacher education students from diverse backgrounds with varied experiences, abilities, and perspectives to become the teachers of the future. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree equivalent to a three-year Australian bachelor's degree with a minimum average mark of 65%, meeting 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 submitting your application. A valid IELTS score is required if the degree was not completed in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or the Republic of Ireland. Students who have studied overseas may need to meet additional requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority to qualify as teachers in NSW. For application procedures and course information, please refer to the School of Education.

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