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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Teaching (Primary)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Become a teaching professional and make a real difference. Teachers play a critical role in preparing students for life-long learning. UWA offers a Master of Teaching course that enables graduates to qualify as primary school teachers and fill this crucial role in our communities....

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
31520

About this course

This course will qualify you as a primary school teacher (Foundation/Pre-primary to Year 6) with a comprehensive understanding of childhood development and learning. You'll focus on the interface between play-based learning and intentional teaching, with a special emphasis on the skills children need in developing literacy and numeracy, and be introduced to the breadth of learning required of children including science, the humanities and social science, the arts, and health and physical education. There will be opportunities to practise your teaching skills in authentic settings throughout the course and in professional practice placements.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
and
(c) at least one year of the bachelor's degree relevant to one or more learning areas in the Primary school curriculum;
(2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
and
(c) at least one year of the bachelor's degree relevant to one or more learning areas in the Primary school curriculum;
(2) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Further information

1. To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent* qualification. The equivalent qualification must be at a level of academic achievement considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course. The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 is used as a guide to decision making; however, admission to the course is competitive.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Further information

1. To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent* qualification. The equivalent qualification must be at a level of academic achievement considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course. The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 is used as a guide to decision making; however, admission to the course is competitive.

2. Applicants who have a bachelor's degree in education, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, are not eligible for admission.

3. Applicants with qualifications from institutions where English is not the medium of instruction must provide evidence of English language competence, with applicants presenting with IELTS Academic requiring an overall score of at least 7.5, with no sub-score less than 7.0, and no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening. Applicants presenting with Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) require an overall grade of B or above, with a score of 'exceptional' for listening and speaking, and at least 'good' for reading and writing.

4. Applicants with qualifications gained wholly in English from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America must provide evidence of English language competence in accordance with the requirements of the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.

5. An English bridging course is not regarded as evidence of English language competence.

6. International students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence.

7. Students are required to demonstrate literacy skills and numeracy competency within the top 30 per cent of the population, as required for professional registration.

8. A Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check must be presented to the Faculty before students undertake a professional practice unit.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Personal statement

To apply for this course, you will need to write a personal statement (on the template provided) demonstrating that you have the necessary personal characteristics to become a successful educator. Download the personal statement template here.

Personal statement (RTF, 823KB)

Inherent Requirement Domains for an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Professional Practice (PDF, 235KB)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Personal statement
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) an interview by the faculty.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) an interview by the faculty.

English Language Requirements

Below is a summary of how the ELC requirement may be satisfied for admission to the UWA Master of Teaching.

At least two years full-time equivalent study at tertiary level in one of the following countries:

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom
  • Republic of Ireland
  • United States of America
  • Canada (except Quebec)
  • South Africa, where studies are taught and assessed in English.

OR

  • A valid IELTS Academic overall score of at least 7.5, a minimum score of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing bands, and a minimum score of 8.0 in the Listening and Speaking bands.

Note ELC must be satisfied by the application closing date. More detailed information can be found here.

English Language Requirements

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
As a graduate of this course you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally.
Career Pathways As a graduate of this course you will be able to work in government and independent schools, both nationally and internationally.
86%
UWA Master of Teaching (Primary) student satisfaction rate
Further Study
With experience in the field, you could undertake a Master of Education (by Coursework and Dissertation or Thesis and Coursework).
Further Study With experience in the field, you could undertake a Master of Education (by Coursework and Dissertation or Thesis and Coursework).

Course structure

Core

Take all units (6 points):

Year 1

Take all units (60 points):

Year 2

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
80.4%
Overall satisfaction
72.3%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
86.3%
Employed full-time
$98.6k
Average salary
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