Entry requirements Early Childhood Education: You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution, with at least one year of full-time study in areas relating to early years learning, development and care. Entry to this course will not be possible based on work experience only. This is consistent with current practice for courses accredited Initial Teacher Education degrees taught by the School of Education. Primary Education: You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution, with at least one year of full-time study in areas relating to one or more learning areas of the primary curriculum. Entry to this course will not be possible based on work experience only. This is consistent with current practice for courses accredited Initial Teacher Education degrees taught by the School of Education. Secondary Education: You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with studies relevant to the teaching areas offered at Curtin (English, The Arts, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). Specifically, a major teaching area equivalent to a total of three-quarters of a year of successful EFTSL, comprising of sequential discipline study. This equates to six subjects, with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two subjects at third-year level studies relevant to the teaching areas offered at Curtin (English, The Arts, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). Specifically, a major teaching area equivalent to a total of three-quarters of a year of successful EFTSL, comprising of sequential discipline study. This equates to six subjects, with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two subjects at third-year level. Applicants wishing to qualify with a minor teaching area must also have equivalent to a total of half a year of successful EFTSL, comprising of sequential discipline study. This equates to four subjects, with no more than two at first-year level. Applicants may be eligible for entry based on previous studies in a major teaching area only. Entry to this course will not be possible based on work experience only. This is consistent with current practice for courses accredited Initial Teacher Education degrees taught by the School of Education. Course-specific requirements You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course. English requirements The specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below. Please refer to the Master of Teaching higher English language requirements for detailed information on how to meet English proficiency for this course. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Writing 7 Speaking 8 Reading 7 Listening 8 Overall band score 7.5 Fieldwork requirements This course requires you to undertake fieldwork placements to complete your qualification. In order to undertake fieldwork, you must meet the following requirements Working with children Criminal record screening and clearance Study credit and support You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook . Additional information Application Requirements Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course. Things to know before you apply This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements | Study (curtin.edu.au) before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability. Notes about this course Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information. Duration and availability This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Theory components of this course may be offered either fully online or internally across four study periods each year. Professional experience components must be undertaken in a registered school and/or early learning centre where the language of instruction is in English. Due to unit prerequisites, the course duration is extended for students commencing the Early Childhood Education Major in SP2. The Master of Teaching course is an intensive course; therefore, there are no substantial breaks between or within study sessions in the course. Notes for completion Working with Children Clearances and Certifications Students will be required to have a current and valid Working with Children clearance as required by the state or country in which the placement provider is located. They will also need to meet any other relevant State requirements before engaging in any work with children or professional experience. If students have any doubt about their eligibility to acquire these clearances they should contact the local Teacher Registration Authority. LANTITE Students are also required to provide evidence of successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) prior to graduation. The test is managed by ACER and details of the test (for example, sample questions, the Test Window dates, and registration) can be found at: https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/. Students are responsible for meeting the costs associated with taking these tests, which are a national requirement applicable to all teaching graduates. Professional experience placements All students are required to successfully complete compulsory professional experience placements in schools and early learning centres as part of designated units throughout the course. Professional experience placements must be undertaken in a registered school or early learning centre where the language of instruction is English. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis for the number of days shown in a continuous block and students need to plan carefully to ensure they are able to meet this commitment. The total number of days of professional experience in the course will satisfy all states' requirements for teacher registration. No more than 25% of professional experience days may be undertaken in schools outside Australia. Therefore, students will only be able to complete one 3 week placement outside Australia and will be required to complete all other placements within Australia. None of the four professional experience placements can be broken or split into shorter periods. Other notes about this course This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the I nherent requirements | Study (curtin.edu.au) before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability. Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
