Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
Prepare for a rewarding career as a primary school teacher with the practical experience offered through a Master of Teaching (Primary Education) at Victoria University.Refine your craft as a teacher by engaging in informed classroom discussions and undertaking practical research. This course will prepare you to teach in all areas of the primary curriculum. It includes scope to pursue specialist studies in literacy, numeracy and science.You can study at our convenient Footscray Nicholson Campus, or complete your Master of Teaching (Primary Education) 100% online.You will gain significant professional experience to prepare you for the real world of teaching. Through our extensive partnerships, you will undertake 60+ days of supervised teaching practice in a primary school.Through engagement with the latest educational theory, practice and technology, you can be assured of an excellent grounding in teaching.
Structure
To attain the Master of Teaching (Primary Education) students will be required to complete 192 credit points in total consisting of:168 Credit points of Core studies;24 credit points of Capstone Studies;EED7005 Curriculum Specialisation unit and EED7004 Engaging with the Profession can only be taken towards the end of your course;Students must successfully complete 65 practicum days in a primary school.Students are required to pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to be eligible to graduate from their Victorian Institute of Teaching-accredited program.
Standard entry requirements
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). Applicants will also be asked to complete an assessment of their non-academic attributes. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS (or equivalent): Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Footscray Nicholson | International: $64,400 | No |
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| Footscray Park | International: $64,400 | No |
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