Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
We all had that one teacher who made a difference in our life. Western prepares you to be that person. This degree offers a mix of theory and real-world experience, so you emerge as a highly sought-after primary-school teacher. You will also graduate with the ability to thrive in careers…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
We all had that one teacher who made a difference in our life. Western prepares you to be that person. This degree offers a mix of theory and real-world experience, so you emerge as a highly sought-after primary-school teacher. You will also graduate with the ability to thrive in careers outside the classroom, like working in policy, curriculum development, education and administration.
At Western, we know the value a great teacher brings to the classroom as well as the challenges you’ll face. That’s why we’ve built our Master of Teaching (Primary) degree around giving you practical tools to provide inspiration and direction to primary-school students.
Offering a mix of on-campus theory and school-based placements, including a number of international placement opportunities, this course helps turn your specialist undergraduate qualification into an inspiring career path. Our ultimate aim is to produce teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills, excellence in professional practice, commitment to equity and social justice, and dedication to personal and professional growth.
This degree includes fascinating units, such as Understanding and Teaching Children, Teaching and Learning in Classrooms, and Inclusive Teaching for Effective Learning.
Just as importantly, to help you juggle your busy work, career and personal life, Western offers flexible study options, like accelerated study mode so you can complete your degree sooner.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Your career
Become an inspiring primary school teacher, in areas like: Cultural and social analysis; English, language and linguistics; History and political thought; Indigenous Australian studies; International relations and Asian studies; Islamic studies.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with at least eight subjects (equivalent of one year) of study in at least one area relevant to primary teaching in order to meet the curriculum requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.5 overall score, minimum 7.0 in reading and writing, minimum 8.0 for speaking and listening; TOEFL internet-based total score 105 Writing 24; Speaking 26; Listening 28 and Reading 24; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 78 overall; Speaking 79; Listening 79; Reading 65; Writing 65.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
