Master of Teaching (Primary)

You are required to complete a minimum of 20 weeks of practicum, comprised of Professional Experience 1 and the Professional Engagement & Internship. The program also includes 16 weeks of professional experience in classrooms, and you are expected to undertake professional experience placements in schools during each year of the program.

Yes. The Master of Primary Teaching has been accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, which qualifies graduates for registration/accreditation as a teacher in any Australian state or territory.

Applicants who have not successfully completed their Primary education in an English-speaking country will be required to sit the IELTS Academic Test and achieve a minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.

Yes. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for Semester 1 & 2, 2026 intake. In a CSP, the Australian Government pays part of your fees as a subsidy (not a loan), and you pay the remaining student contribution amount, which can be deferred using a HECS-HELP Loan. Eligible students will be offered a CSP — you do not need to apply.

Requirements vary by state. WA students require a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance Check within six months of expiry. NSW students require Anaphylaxis E-training, Child Protection Awareness, DoE Consent, Mandatory Child Protection, a Pre-service teacher acknowledgement, and a Working with Children Check. All students must also attempt the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in their first year and must meet the required standard before being eligible for the final internship/professional placement.