Master of Teaching (Primary)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Course Applications Suspended - NO INTAKE for 2024
Deepen your understanding of human development and explore how theories and practices of primary teaching and learning can support your future students in reaching their full potential. Develop learning programs across multiple disciplines that respond innovatively to individual needs. As part of this degree, you will be provided with a variety of structured professional experience opportunities.
Explore the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australia and around the world. Consider equity, diversity, and indigenous perspectives as you apply critical thinking to developing ethical approaches to education. Analyse the impact of local and global education policy and provide potential solutions to bring about positive change.
Upon completing this postgraduate course in primary education, you'll be ready to apply for primary school teacher roles in both government and non-government schools.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
2 Year/s (course to re-commence from 2024)
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
098545A
Fees
A$31980 (annual for 2024)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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There are two things that I enjoy most about studying Teaching at Swinburne – the wonderful teaching staff, and the reversed teaching model. Students are enabled to lead their own learning and undertake deeper engagement with materials during workshops led by teaching staff.
Claire
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- Two (2) Educational Foundation units (25 credit points)
- Six (6) Educational Discipline units (75 credit points)
- Seven (7) Advanced Educational units (87.5 credit points)
- Two (2) Supervised Professional Experience units (two non-credited units)
- One (1) Supervised Professional Experience units (12.5 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Teaching (Primary) is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
In addition, students are responsible for arranging and successfully completing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) normally within three attempts through the Australian Council for Education Research prior to completing 100 credit points of study.
In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Master of Teaching (Primary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):
1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they:
(a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement
2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they:
(a) fail to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies or following three attempts
(b) fail a Teaching Placement unit
(c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within 2 weeks of the cessation of the placement.
Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy.
Units of study
Prior to completing 100 credit points of study, students must pass national literacy and numeracy tests. Find out more about the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, including associated costs.
Students must complete the following six (6) units (75 credit points):
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- analyse, plan and implement highly effective learning programs across multiple discipline and methodological domains in primary education through an understanding of human development incorporating both theoretical and evidence-based research
- maximise student learning outcomes through the integrated application of learning areas, disciplines and pedagogical approaches in primary education
- critically analyse the impact of global and local education policy, leadership and practice on primary education systems from a socio-political perspective
- apply critical thinking to understanding ethical approaches to designing and implementing learning programs in primary education where robust and rigorous evaluative tools are used to measure impact on student learning and wellbeing
- plan, teach and assess student learning with integrity, using ethical and professional approaches to practice in primary education
- partner innovatively and ethically with industry, communities and families to maximise opportunities for student learning, outcomes and life achievements as well as professional growth
- investigate complex local and global issues, including the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and masterfully articulate the implications of these issues and provide potential solutions to bring about positive change in primary education
- create and design innovative learning programs in primary education that are responsive to student learning needs, underpinned by theoretical and evidence-based practices and aligned with jurisdictional curriculum and regulatory expectations
Professional recognition
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
English language requirements
English language requirements for international applicants:
- IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 7.0 with no individual band below 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in speaking and listening; or
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score 95 (Reading no less than 20, Writing no less than 22)
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 66 (no communicative skill less than 58)
- Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/
Evidence of English language proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed a bachelor degree in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland. (These are the countries accepted under Australian migration policy as not requiring English language proficiency assessment).
All applicants (both standard entry and non-year 12 entry) must sit the Casper test. Casper is a non-academic online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Please note Swinburne will consider Casper test results taken within the past year. It is an Australian Government accreditation requirement that all initial teacher education courses include non-academic selection criteria. To ensure you don’t miss the Casper test deadlines, register for your sitting or for further information about the test.
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results. Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all LANTITE (National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students) attempts. Applicants who have unsuccessfully attempted the LANTITE three or more times will not be eligible to receive an offer.
English language proficiency
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the appropriate State Authority). A Police Check may also be required by a school prior to a placement. View the list of each state's requirements.
How to apply
View the Informed Choices statement, which provides information about essential physical and behavioural abilities needed to perform assessment tasks and professional placements in nursing and progress to a career in this field. This information is intended to assist you to choose whether you can successfully participate in and complete a course.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +613 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
Free call: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au