Master of Teaching (Primary)

Overview

Swinburne's Master of Teaching (Primary) is your opportunity to make a real and positive difference in the lives of young people.This online course will dDeepen your understanding of human development and explore how theories and practices of primary teaching and learning can support your future students reach their potential. Graduates can apply for positions in primary and middle school settings in both government and non-government schools.

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Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge
An understanding of issues impacting primary education
Skills in critical analysis and self- reflection in teaching

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Primary school teacher

Key codes

International student visa

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.

Professional accreditations

Victorian Institute of Teaching

Initial teacher education program

Why Swinburne?

92% of students found employment 4 months after graduating

Ranked top 20% in Australia for 5-star PG Overall experience

Ranked top 500 worldwide in the subject of Education

Source

Study with Swinburne Online

With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.

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Qualifications

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent relevant in one or more areas of the Primary curriculum.

Casper test

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.

LANTITE or Recognition of an Australian First Nations Language Proficiency

All applicants to this Master ITE course must be recognised as being proficient in an Australian First Nations language or achieved the standard to the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) by 100 credit points. These students must have attempted the LANTITE by 50 credit points.

Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must have attempted both components of the LANTITE (if possible) and disclose the results of all attempts. They will have to achieve the standard for both test components as per their transfer conditions.

English language proficiency

All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. 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. Check the list of each state's requirements.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies (Non teaching Swinburne Online)

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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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How credit points work

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary), students must complete 200 credit points comprising:

Educational foundation units

Educational discipline units

Advanced educational units

Supervised Professional Experience units

Masters Degree

Your units

Master degree

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU60017
Curriculum Development, Assessment and Responsive Pedagogy Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU60043
Arts and Design Technology in Primary School Core unit	EDU80007
English in Primary School Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU70007
Health and Physical Education in Primary School Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU70008
Humanities in Primary School Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU70009
Mathematics in Primary School Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU70010
Science in Primary School Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU70011
Understanding Indigenous Education and Perspectives Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80012
Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80014
Literacy Across the Curriculum Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80016
Numeracy Across the Curriculum Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80017
Supporting Students with English as an Additional Language Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80047
Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80048
Primary Specialisation Core unit, 12.5 credit points	EDU80052
Supervised Professional Experience 1 Core unit	EDU60044
Supervised Professional Experience 2 Core unit, 20 days of placement	EDU70016
Supervised Professional Experience 3 Core unit, 12.5 credit points, 20 days of placement	EDU80015

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$25,680

Total fee* ($AUD)

$51,360

Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee* ($AUD)

$4,627

Commonwealth Supported Total Fee* ($AUD)

$9,254

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

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International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Finances
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for FEE-HELP

You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:

are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.

The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents

MA-TEAPRI2

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online!

Course code

MA-TEAPRI2

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Quarter 2 intake

Online

09-April-2025

14-April-2025

Quarter 3 intake

Online

02-July-2025

07-July-2025

Quarter 4 intake

Online

24-September-2025

29-September-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Quarter 2 intake

Online

14-April-2025

Quarter 3 intake

Online

07-July-2025

Quarter 4 intake

Online

29-September-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Are you in high school?

Upgrade your skills

Stretch your career further

Key codes

International student visa

Professional accreditations

Victorian Institute of Teaching

Why Swinburne?

Study with Swinburne Online

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Master degree

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

Total fee* ($AUD)

Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee* ($AUD)

Commonwealth Supported Total Fee* ($AUD)

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)