Course Overview

About This Course

Switch to a teaching career, and become an early childhood, primary school or secondary school teacher. The Master of Teaching is designed for people seeking to obtain an initial teacher education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and/or in a country that recognises Australian teaching qualifications. The course may also be suitable for qualified teachers wishing to gain an additional formal qualification (if needed) to convert to either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, Perth WA 6102

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution, with at least one year of study in an area relating to the early years, or the primary or secondary curricula.
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 units, with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units 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 units, 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.
Applicants will also be required to engage in assessment of non-academic attributes in order to reflect on their suitability for teaching. Students will be responsible for meeting any costs associated with this assessment process.
You must meet a minimum standard of English Language Proficiency, as you are required to teach others in English during your professional experience placements.
Entry to this course will not be possible based on work experience alone.
This course is not suitable for qualified Secondary teachers wishing to change their subject specialisation.
IELTS Academic requirements: Writing 7, Speaking 8, Reading 7, Listening 8, Overall band score 7.5.
Fieldwork requirements: Working with children criminal record screening and clearance.
Students must have a current and valid Working with Children clearance as required by the state or country in which the placement provider is located.
Students are required to provide evidence of successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) prior to graduation.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Curtin students graduate as highly qualified educators able to implement new technologies to provide contemporary learning experiences in classrooms and other learning environments. New communication technologies will continue to create immersive learning environments and increasingly impact teaching practices, while improving equity and access across education. Assisted learning technologies have the ability to transform learning across the range of education environments – special-needs, early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Master of Teaching accredited and will I be able to register as a teacher after graduating?

Yes. The Master of Teaching course provided by Curtin University is fully accredited by the Teachers' Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) and graduates of the course are able to register as practising teachers with the registration body in their home state or territory, based on the course accreditation provided by the TRBWA. It is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification.

What majors are available in the Master of Teaching?

The Master of Teaching offers three majors: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education.

How is the Master of Teaching structured and when are the intake periods?

Instead of being delivered in semesters, the Master of Teaching is delivered across four study periods each year: Special Study Period 1 (March–May), Special Study Period 2 (June–August), Special Study Period 3 (September–November), and Special Study Period 4 (December–February). The course is intensive; therefore, there are no substantial breaks between or within study sessions. Curtin Perth intakes are available in Special Study Period 1 and Special Study Period 3.

Are there professional experience placements required as part of the course?

Yes. 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. Students will also need a current and valid Working with Children clearance before engaging in any work with children or professional experience.

What are the English language requirements for the Master of Teaching?

The Master of Teaching has specific IELTS Academic requirements: Writing 7, Speaking 8, Reading 7, Listening 8, and an overall band score of 7.5. You are required to teach others in English during your professional experience placements, so meeting English language proficiency is mandatory.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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