Master of Teaching (Primary) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 26QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

54,100 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore policy frameworks impacting teaching in NSW, Australia and globally. Develop professional knowledge, learn from leading academics, and engage in classroom-based teaching and learning. You can tailor your study schedule, giving the flexibility you need to qualify as a primary school teacher.


For undergraduates aspiring to become primary school teachers, this program offers comprehensive training in the primary curriculum, including Aboriginal education, TESOL, digital tech, and inclusive education. Master of Teaching (Primary) equips you to inspire and empower students to fulfil their potential.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore policy frameworks impacting teaching in NSW, Australia and globally. Develop professional knowledge, learn from leading academics, and engage in classroom-based teaching and learning. You can tailor your study schedule, giving the flexibility you need to qualify as a primary school teacher.


For undergraduates aspiring to become primary school teachers, this program offers comprehensive training in the primary curriculum, including Aboriginal education, TESOL, digital tech, and inclusive education. Master of Teaching (Primary) equips you to inspire and empower students to fulfil their potential.

Admission Requirements

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Admission to candidature requires:
  • a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and
  • completion of the curriculum area specialisation requirements specified by the Faculty; and
  • completion of any additional qualifying courses prescribed by the Faculty.

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a record of studies in their undergraduate study that satisfies the prerequisite requirements of the Key Learning Areas. These prerequisites are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).


The minimum requirement is at least one year of full-time equivalent study (normally 8 units of study) that is relevant to one or more Key Learning Areas of the primary school curriculum. 


Download the Primary Key Learning Areas (pdf, 113KB).


For a graduate entry primary ITE program to be accredited by NESA, and for Program Standards 3.2 and 3.7 to be addressed, all entrants will need to either:

  • possess at least a Band 4 result in a prior HSC mathematics course, or
  • have undertaken at least 0.125 EFTSL (1 unit) of mathematics/numeracy in the prior bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or
  • pass a bridging unit (in addition to the program’s units) that is benchmarked to a Band 4 HSC result and addresses the discipline-specific knowledge requirements for primary mathematics/numeracy as described by NSW Subject Content Knowledge Requirements, or
  • undertake a dedicated mathematics/numeracy discipline unit (0.125 EFTSL) in the first year of the program that is in addition to that required by the national accreditation standards as described in Schedule 1 for Program Standard 4.2.

This unit should address the discipline-specific knowledge requirements for primary mathematics/numeracy as described by NSW Subject Content Knowledge Requirements.

Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course.

Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for this course.

2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,676 AUD
International
54,100 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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