Master of Teaching (Primary)

The Master of Teaching (Primary) can be completed in just 1.3 years full-time (four terms), or the part-time equivalent of 2.3 years. It is a two-year equivalent accelerated primary teacher degree. To complete it in 1.3 years, students study four courses each term instead of the usual three.

The program includes 13 weeks of practical experience through two professional placements: a 4-week placement in the second term and a 9-week internship placement in the third term. You'll be supported by UNSW School of Education academics and a strong network of partner schools, with hands-on supervision and mentorship from practising teachers.

Yes, the program is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as providing preservice teacher training for graduate students and an advanced initial primary teaching qualification for both government and non-government schools. Graduates are qualified to teach from Kindergarten to Year 6 across Australia and internationally.

Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for domestic students. The 2026 indicative CSP first year fee is $4,500 and the indicative CSP fee to complete the degree is $9,500. For students paying full fees, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $33,000 domestically and $47,000 for international students, with indicative full fees to complete the degree at $67,500 and $98,500 respectively.

NESA accreditation requires students to demonstrate a minimum level of mathematics knowledge equivalent to a Band 4 result in the 2-unit HSC Mathematics course. You can meet this requirement by: having completed a two-unit HSC Mathematics course (after 2001) with a minimum Band 4 (70+); having completed 0.125 EFTSL (6 UoC) of Mathematics in a prior degree with a minimum mark of 65 (credit); or completing the Statement of Attainment in Mathematics and Statistics via TAFE NSW with a minimum Band 4 (70+). This bridging unit must be completed prior to commencement of EDST6765 Professional Experience 2.