Master of Teaching (Primary)
Swinburne Online - Online delivery only
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.
Upgrade your skills
- Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge
- An understanding of issues impacting primary education
- Skills in critical analysis and self- reflection in teaching
Stretch your career further
- 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
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
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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.
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: Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies (Non teaching Swinburne Online)
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Master of Teaching (Secondary)
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary), students must complete 200 credit points comprising:
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
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| Core units | |
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Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU60017 |
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Curriculum Development, Assessment and Responsive Pedagogy
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU60043 |
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Arts and Design Technology in Primary School
Core unit |
EDU80007 |
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English in Primary School
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70007 |
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Health and Physical Education in Primary School
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70008 |
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Humanities in Primary School
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70009 |
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Mathematics in Primary School
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70010 |
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Science in Primary School
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU70011 |
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Understanding Indigenous Education and Perspectives
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80012 |
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Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80014 |
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Literacy Across the Curriculum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80016 |
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Numeracy Across the Curriculum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80017 |
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Supporting Students with English as an Additional Language
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80047 |
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Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80048 |
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Primary Specialisation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
EDU80052 |
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Supervised Professional Experience 1
Core unit |
EDU60044 |
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Supervised Professional Experience 2
Core unit, 20 days of placement |
EDU70016 |
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Apply directly
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