Overview

Become a primary school teacher who is reflective, independent and a flexible thinker. Learn how to apply your skills to improve learning outcomes for students from ages five to twelve.

This Master of Teaching (Primary) from Australian Catholic University (ACU) will enable you to engage with the breadth of curriculum and pedagogical knowledge required to teach children from ages five to twelve. You will graduate classroom-ready with specialist knowledge and understanding of not only literacy and numeracy but of all learning areas of the primary school curriculum.

Career

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

primary school education

academia

religious education

education research

play education specialist

learning designer

adult learning

curriculum development

education consulting

government education policy making

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development and Learning in Australian Childhood Contexts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories, Cultures and Education

Effective Teaching : Promoting Positive Learner Engagement

Effective Teaching : Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in English and Literacy

Literacy and Children's Literature for Early Reading

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 143 other Masters in Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS: 055926K

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed –

Bachelor degree or equivalent that includes at least one year of equivalent full time study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Australian Catholic University GPA of 4.0; and

units within that degree that meet the subject content requirements as outlined by the national accreditation authority and the state/territory concerned.

For applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Australian Catholic University GPA of 4.0; but do not meet national subject content requirements or the state/territory requirements, conditional enrolment may, in special circumstances, be approved by the Course Coordinator provided additional study is undertaken

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35624 AUD / year

≈ 35624 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

4736 AUD / year

≈ 4736 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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