Overview

If you hold a recognised bachelor degree, the Master of Teaching (Primary) at the Macquarie University will support you to become a reflexive, resilient and research-engaged teacher in primary schools. With a focus on evidence-based learning and teaching that has a positive impact on student learning and wellbeing, this degree will support you to become responsive and ready to learn. And it will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications required to teach in primary schools or work in associated fields, such as curriculum planning, educational research and policy development.

Key features

Study at a uni that’s at the forefront of technology in educationUndertake a tech-backed degree that’s focused on diversity, inclusive education, and critical and creative thinking in education.Be mentored by classroom teachers in practiceUndertake professional experience placements with our broad network of partner schools.Develop key knowledge and strategies for your teaching careerReceive individual guidance from our academic staff who are leaders in educational research and classroom practice.Access ongoing professional learning after you graduateAccess cutting-edge professional development through our Academy of Continuing Professional Development in Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching The Arts
Professional Practice 2: Teaching Human Society and its Environment in the Primary School
Mathematics for Primary Teachers (Post Grad)
Teaching Primary English 3: Languages Literacies and Literature in the later years
Teaching Science and Technology in the Primary School

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, 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

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099189G
Related fields for prior qualifications
Prior studies must meet primary subject content knowledge requirements of the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) for primary teaching.
AQF levels
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38900 AUD / year

≈ 38900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26200 AUD / year

≈ 26200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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