
Overview
The Primary Teaching program at Griffith University provides professional preparation for teaching in primary school (Prep to Year 6) settings.
It is designed for graduates from a non-education background wishing to teach in this context.
The program covers the theory and practice of teaching concentrating on the characteristics of learners; the social and educational contexts of education; curriculum studies and professional experience in relevant settings.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Primary Teaching will be qualified to teach students in public and private primary schools anywhere in Australia as well as at equivalent levels overseas.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Diverse Learners
- Working mathematically for Prep to Year 3
- Language, literacy and literature for Prep to Grade 3
- Understanding the child learner
- Pedagogies for Engaged Learning: Primary
- Working mathematically in the later primary years
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS -0100413
- Applicants will need a completed Bachelor degree (or equivalent) that does not lead to teacher registration (with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale) with significant breadth of study to address the range of teaching areas expected by employers.
- Applicants must also complete non-academic entry requirements to be eligible for this program.
- The key learning areas include: The Arts; English; Health and Physical Education; Mathematics; Science; Humanities and Social Sciences and Technology.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
30500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30500 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
4000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 AUD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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