Overview

The Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) program from Western Sydney University is specifically designed to give you the practical tools, inspiration and direction to achieve your dreams of becoming an early-childhood or primary school teacher.

Offering a mix of on-campus theory and innovative school-based placements, our aim is to produce teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills, excellence in professional practice, commitment to equity and social justice, and dedication to personal and professional growth.With this degree, you can choose either an early exit to become a qualified early-childhood (Birth-5 Year) teacher or complete an additional six months to graduate with a primary-school teaching qualification as well (Birth-12).

Your career

As a teaching graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Public or private schools

Government organisations providing family support

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Professional Practice

Diverse Literacies

Children, Families, Communities

Theorising Play

Creative Teaching

People, Place and Pedagogy

Community Leadership

Literacy in Early Years

Early Mathematics and Numeracy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lugarno, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 071442G

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Applicants wishing to graduate with a Master of Teaching (Birth – 12 Years) must have at least eight units of study in a curriculum area (equivalent of one year of study) in their undergraduate degree in order to meet the curriculum requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to teaching programs are not included in the GPA requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35070 AUD / year

≈ 35070 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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