Master of Teaching (Primary)

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Mode
On campus or online
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Campus
Magill
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Duration
2 year(s) full-time
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Program code
MATPR
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Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ACM223
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
Assumed knowledge in the Australian Curriculum subject areas used for entry to the program is required.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or higher from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive Grade Point Average (GPA), which indicates a total of one year, full-time equivalent study that aligns with one or more Learning Areas of the Australian Curriculum.

Essential requirements

All applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) with their application. In the TCS, applicants describe their motivation to teach. The TCS assesses non-academic entry requirements in accordance with national teacher education program standards.

Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.

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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Teaching (Primary)

Program code: MATPR

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 78 units for all Core courses, and
  • 18 units for all Work integrated learning

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 78 units for all Core courses, and
  • 18 units for all Work integrated learning

Complete 78 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Languages Education and First Nations Knowledges
Course code
EDUC1018
Units
6
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Course name
Learning about Literacies and Text Production
Course code
EDUC2112
Units
6
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Course name
Arts and Technologies Education
Course code
EDUC5252
Units
6
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Classroom Management and Inclusive Education
Course code
EDUC6008
Units
6
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Effective Pedagogical Practices
Course code
EDUCX103
Units
6
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Course name
Learning About Language
Course code
EDUCX105
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 1
Course code
EDUCX106
Units
6
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Course name
Learning About Reading
Course code
EDUCX215
Units
6
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Course name
Science Education
Course code
EDUCX222
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics Education 2
Course code
EDUCX304
Units
6
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Course name
Humanities and Social Science Education
Course code
EDUCX313
Units
6
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Course name
Health and Physical Education
Course code
EDUCX421
Units
6
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Course name
The Brain and Learning
Course code
PSYCX200
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Professional Experience 1: Planning, Teaching, Assessing and Managing the Classroom Environment
Course code
EDUC6902
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Experience 2: Inquiry into Practice
Course code
EDUCX412
Units
12

Inherent requirements for Education

Inherent requirements are capabilities and knowledge required to perform essential tasks effectively and safely for a specific purpose such as employment or study. Students undertaking any Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degree at Adelaide University must complete the following:

Preservice Teacher Placement Agreement

Before placement, all Preservice Teachers must complete the Pre-Service Teacher Placement Agreement on InPlace. This form outlines responsibilities and expectations for all future placements—it only needs to be completed once.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All people working in a child-related area, whether as an employee or volunteer, must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). You can apply for a WWCC via the South Australian Government website.  When completing your application, please select Pre-service teacher placement/student placement in the Role Description.

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

To work or volunteer in education you must complete mandatory notification training about child protection in education. The training is called Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC). To register for and complete the training, you must make an account on Plink. You will need to complete both the 2-hour fundamentals course and the 4-hour Masterclass session.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

If you are studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) you are expected to sit the LANTITE test and pass both components before enrolling in your final Professional Experience course. Each course has a designated final test window.

Please note, students studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) do not need to complete the LANTITE. 

Adelaide University provides a range of student services and support to ensure you can succeed in your studies. If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact your studies, you are strongly encouraged to speak with the Access and Inclusion team when accepting your offer into a program.

Visit the Access and Inclusion webpage to find out more.

If you have an access plan and require adjustments to your placement, please ensure you upload your access plan on InPlace. Adjustments can only be provided based on the requirements of your access plan.

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements. For more information, please visit the Australian Government Department of Education website.

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Dr Susie Raymond

Program Director

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

School of Education

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