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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements (year 12) Applicants with current or recent secondary education are not eligible to apply for this course. Entry requirements (non year 12) Prerequisites A completed Australian Bachelor degree in any field (or equivalent). This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study are not eligible to apply for this course. Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible to apply for this course. English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 8.0, Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, and Writing 7.0 or successful completion of two years full-time equivalent study at recognised Australian university within the past two years. Extra requirements Essential requirements for selection and application CASPer Compulsory: All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Part Two (Recommended) Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions Completion of Snapshot is recommended but not compulsory for Federation University applications. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/ OR Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete https://ins.incept.education/i/entry/kBRl0Q3xpfSr Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) All students must satisfy National program standard requirements and attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) test or provide evidence of First Nations language proficiency in the first year of enrolment. To graduate from this course and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the LANTITE test standard in both literacy and numeracy must be achieved. Students who have provided evidence of First Nations language proficiency are not required to undertake the LANTITE test. Working with children check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au Police record check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=27 How to apply If you're only applying for this course, do it via direct application . Ready to fill out your application? You'll need this code: Direct application Federation University code VTAC application Yes VTAC code 3700894081 - Online Direct application Yes Federation University code TY9
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL
Common Questions
The Master of Teaching (Primary) at Federation University Australia has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
Yes, the course includes a significant work component of 480 hours in total, equivalent to 40 hours per week over 12 weeks, which involves hands-on teaching experience.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$62,885, comprising a tuition fee of AU$62,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$885.
The course is delivered at Federation University Australia's Ballarat campus in Victoria, which is owned and operated by the provider (CRICOS Provider Code: 00103D).
The course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a Masters degree (Skills Level 1 qualification) with a duration of 104 weeks (exceeding the 92-week threshold), and its narrow field of education (Teacher Education: Primary) may align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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