Overview

Make a difference in children's lives and contribute to the future of education. The Master of Primary Teaching from Griffith University offers an exciting pathway to becoming a qualified teacher, focusing on educating children from Prep to Year 6.

Highlights of studying the Master of Primary Teaching

Combine theoretical knowledge with practical classroom experience to meet the diverse needs of young learners.

Study foundational topics including childhood development, educational psychology, curriculum design and inclusive teaching practices.

Focus on literacy, numeracy and strategies to foster positive student outcomes.

Complete 60 days of supervised school placements, applying learning in real classrooms with guidance from experienced mentors.

Develop skills to manage diverse classrooms, differentiate teaching, integrate technology and adopt innovative strategies.

This postgraduate pre-service teacher education program is offered in intensive mode to enable completion in one and a half years or over two years full-time.

My career opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Primary Teaching will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and be prepared for teaching positions in the public or private sector, which can lead to senior positions such as a head of department or principal. Students wishing to seek teacher registration in another state or internationally should seek advice from the appropriate professional body.

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Programme 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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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

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International: We accept applications all year round. To give yourself enough time to prepare, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia
Gold Coast, Australia

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 97 other Masters in Teaching in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

4

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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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. You can explore these key learning areas further on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority website.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 AUD / year

≈ 36500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

4800 AUD / year

≈ 4800 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 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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Overview

Highlights of studying the Master of Primary Teaching

My career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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