Overview

This two-year, fully accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) program provides foundation knowledge along with work integrated learning opportunities that include: workshops, simulations, microteaching, problem-based learning and case study analysis.

Designed around a central focus of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), this course delivers a teaching strategy that creates student-specific learning curriculums based on many education principles, social, cultural and intellectual environments and students’ individual needs.

This course also includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander component that ensures Indigenous ways of knowing and learning are both considered and appropriately incorporated into the study program.

Study a Master of Primary Teaching from University of Canberra and you will:

develop a high level of theoretical, practical, cultural and ethical teaching methods

be able to implement teaching strategies designed to improve individual and collective knowledge

gain a comprehensive understanding of teaching principles from Australian and International perspectives

possess a deeper appreciation of Indigenous learning, development, and understanding

complete 60 days of professional teaching experience

have access to an extensive network of industry mentors and contacts

be officially acknowledged as holding a Master of Primary Teaching degree that’s accredited by the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) and recognised right around the world.

Career opportunities

The UC Master of Primary Teaching course is an internationally recognised qualification that will enable graduates to pursue a wide range of employment opportunities across Australia and the world, including:

primary school teacher
principal
relief teacher
adult educator
children’s author
curriculum adviser
flexible learning developer
professional trainer, coach or tutor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum and Assessment in Primary Education

Teaching Primary Australian Curriculum - The Arts

Learning and Development in Primary Education

Primary Mathematics
Teaching for Understanding

Education for Diversity in Primary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

73

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 13 other Masters in Primary Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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PTE Academic

73

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrants to graduate entry programs have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision including for primary teaching, at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum.

CRICOS Code: 097656B

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30000 AUD / year

≈ 30000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 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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