Master of Teaching (Primary)

Entry Requirements Higher Education Study Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline by an authorised institution. Students must meet the necessary requirements for accreditation through NESA, including at least 1 full year (8 units) for study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum (English/Literacy, Creative Arts, Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE), Mathematics/Numeracy, Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Science and Technology). For more information check the NESA website here . Additionally, as of 2024, all graduate entry Primary teaching applicants will need to possess at least a Band 4 result in a prior HSC mathematics course, or have undertaken at least 1 unit of mathematics/numeracy in a prior bachelor degree, or will be required to pass a mathematics/numeracy bridging unit (in addition to the program’s regular units) before or during the first year of study in the Master of Teaching (Primary). International Students International students are required to meet English Language Proficiency Requirements and satisfy subject-specific prerequisites for their teaching specialisations. Students must achieve an IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 7.5 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening). Additional Information Proof of Identity Applicants must submit a proof of identity document for every application. Accepted forms of identification: Birth Certificate Passport (current and valid) A supporting document must be submitted in addition to the identity document if an applicant’s name is different on their primary document. (Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate) Applicants may be required to provide a certified copy of their identity documents upon request. AC does not accept a driver’s license or photo card as sufficient ID. English Language Proficiency Requirements If English is not the applicant’s first language or if they did not study their first degree in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening) on entry into the program. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education AC students are required to sit for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). This test must be attempted in the first semester, and passed before enrolment in final PEX subject. Anaphylaxis e-Training Training is provided free online by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). On completion of the online module participants receive a certificate of completion which must be included with your application. The training is required to be successfully undertaken every two years. This is the only training for anaphylaxis management in schools that New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) will accept. NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training All students are required to complete the NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training before enrolling into a work integrated learning subject and undertaking Professional Experience. Students who have met the academic and essential entry requirements can progress into the course prior to completing this training. First Aid Training All students completing EDU511/CRS311 Personal Development, Physical & Health Education are required to complete a recognised First Aid Course. This course deals with the cause and prevention of accidents, the acquisition of sufficient knowledge to determine the nature and extent of injury, and sufficient skill to administer proper first aid. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Applicants must provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state equivalent) before they will be allowed to participate in professional practice subjects. Students will be classified as a ‘volunteer’ in Education.

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary) will be equipped to teach in a variety of educational settings, including faith-based, government, and non-government schools. You will develop expertise in teaching young children, mastering subjects across the primary curriculum. Career progression opportunities include roles such as lead teacher, year coordinator, head of curriculum, and principal. Additionally, graduates may pursue further postgraduate studies, contributing to educational research and leadership. The Alphacrucis University College Masters of Teaching provides students with specialisation in the teaching of English .