Course Overview

About This Course

Provides a nationally accredited initial teacher education qualification for students who have already obtained a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification in areas other than Education. The course is designed to produce future teachers ready to enter the Primary education profession. This program is built on the principle that students come to the program with strengths from a diverse range of educational and life experiences. In the final semester, students have the opportunity to undertake one specialisation unit in an area of the primary curriculum. This enables students to obtain a deeper and broader level of knowledge and understanding in a particular learning area at the graduate level, while maintaining generalist knowledge. The range and number of professional practice experiences are a key feature of the course. This ensures students can make the essential connection between theory and practice whilst building both professional and generic skills in real teaching environments. Partnerships between the University and over 1,000 schools and early childhood settings allow Pre-Service Teachers to gain experience in diverse settings including public, metropolitan, rural, regional and remote schools, allowing them to work with children from differing economic, social, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Successful completion of the course presents graduates with the opportunity to gain employment as teachers equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a positive difference to the lives of young people.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, 100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants are required to have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum.
Entrants to graduate entry programs must have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision.
Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree; or Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.
English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.
All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance.
Students will be required to pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) to be eligible to graduate.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the course presents graduates with the opportunity to gain employment as teachers equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a positive difference to the lives of young people.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units31 units

LIT1200

Personal Literacy

NUM1200

Personal Numeracy

EDU6015

Learners and Learning

LAN6260

Foundations of Literacy Learning

AED6205

Teaching the Arts

MPE6115

Primary Mathematics Education

WPL6115

First Professional Practice

EDU6205

Positive Learning Environments

HSS6215

Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences (Primary)

LAN6240

Literacy in the Early Years of School

SCE6103

Primary Science Education

WPL6215

Second Professional Practice

EDF6202

Aboriginal Contexts in Primary Education

CUR6020

Programming and Assessment in Numeracy

LAN6280

Literacy in Middle and Upper Primary School

WPL6335

Third Professional Practice

TPA6120

Teaching Performance Assessment

EDU6460

Transition to Teaching

LAN6350

Teaching English to Speakers of Diverse Languages

TCH6050

Primary Technologies

HPE6104

Teaching Health and Physical Education

AED6270

Visual Arts in Education

Specialist elective — Arts

CED6405

Teaching About Jesus in Catholic Schools

Specialist elective — Catholic Studies

LIT6260

Children's Literature in the Classroom

Specialist elective — English

PHE6304

Advanced Studies of Teaching Physical Education

Specialist elective — Health and Physical Education

HSS6280

Civics and Citizenship and Global Education

Specialist elective — Humanities and Social Sciences

LNG6260

Teaching Languages in Primary School

Specialist elective — Languages

MAE6270

Diagnosis and Intervention

Specialist elective — Mathematics

AED6271

Music Arts in Education

Specialist elective — Music

SCE6275

Teaching Integrated Science in Middle and Upper Primary School

Specialist elective — Science

EDU6271

Managing the Behaviour of Students with Special Educational Needs

Specialist elective — Special Education

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much professional practice experience will I get during the Master of Teaching (Primary)?

The course includes an extensive program of professional experience in schools. Students will complete a 4-week placement (WPL6115) and a 5-week placement (WPL6215) in Year 1, and a 6-week placement (WPL6335) in Year 2, culminating in a final Teaching Practicum in the final semester. ECU has partnerships with over 1,000 schools and early childhood settings across public, metropolitan, rural, regional and remote locations.

What are the English language requirements for international applicants?

International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any component; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. English competency may also be satisfied through a bachelor or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

Can I specialise in a particular subject area within the Master of Teaching (Primary)?

Yes. In the final semester, students have the opportunity to undertake one specialisation unit in an area of the primary curriculum. Specialist areas include Arts, Catholic Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Special Education. This enables students to obtain a deeper and broader level of knowledge and understanding in a particular learning area at the graduate level, while maintaining generalist knowledge.

What clearances do I need to complete before going on professional placement?

All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance. The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine 'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools.

What are the estimated fees for this course?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $4,750 (Commonwealth supported place). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $37,700. Students should see the Fees and Scholarships section on the ECU website for further information.

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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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