Overview

As well as undertaking an extended education research project, this Master of Teaching program at Southern Cross University includes professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings, schools, and/or community sites of a total 480 hours.

Applicants for the Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary specialisations must complete an online questionnaire, including two 500-word written statements about your motivation and suitability for teaching and your involvement in learning and leadership activities.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the early childhood specialisation are qualified to teach in early childhood services. Graduates from the Primary specialisation are qualified to teach in primary schools (kindergarten/prep to Year 6).
Graduates from the Secondary specialisation are qualified to teach in their chosen learning areas in secondary schools.

Professional placement

The Master of Teaching is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) for Primary and the Secondary initial teacher education in accordance with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is accredited by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA).
Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner

Learning and Support Frameworks

The Learning Environment

PDHPE: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy

Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education

Literature Review in Education: Known Unknowns

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

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June start date for international students

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bilinga, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code

111196D for Gold Coast, Gold Coast (Early Childhood) and Gold Coast (Early Childhood Specialisation)
110588G for Gold Coast (Primary Specialisation)
110587H for Gold Coast (Secondary Specialisation)

secondary specialisation: Graduate study as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptor 2.1.1 (Subject Content Knowledge) or be able to meet these requirements by completing no more than two units which on all occasions will be undertaken as part of the degree; or

primary: Graduate study as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptor 2.1.1 (Subject Content Knowledge), AND NSW Band 4 in Maths or equivalent

early childhood (Birth to 5 years): Graduate study in an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent
Applicants to the Primary or Secondary Specialisation must undertake the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.

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