Teaching (Primary) Charles Sturt University

Overview

Building on the strengths of your undergraduate degree, the postgraduate course the Teaching (Primary) programme with Charles Sturt University prepares you to be a critically reflective teacher, responsive to the diverse needs of learners and communities. 

You'll develop effective teaching skills across the range of subjects taught in NSW primary schools: English; mathematics; science; technology; creative arts; human society and its environment; and personal development, health and physical education.

Key facts

• As well as focusing on high-level practical competence, this degree provides a greater depth of understanding of theory and current research findings. You'll graduate with enhanced skills in interpreting, applying theory and research in the classroom.

• This teaching degree is delivered online so you can choose when and where you study, and we'll be there to support you every step of the way.

• With 60 days of work placements, you will have gained significant professional experience by the time you graduate. 

Career opportunities

• With a master's degree in primary education, you'll graduate qualified to teach children from kindergarten to Year 6 in government and non-government schools, and you may go on to pursue leadership roles such as lead teacher, assistant principal and principal. 

• This postgraduate degree provides a distinct advantage in the job market and lays a strong foundation for future professional development.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in careers such as:

• Primary school teacher