La Trobe University-Melbourne

Course Details

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Course Description

Enhance your undergraduate degree with this two-year teaching qualification and graduate with the skills you need to work as a primary school teacher around Australia. You'll gain teaching skills across physical education, technology, science, humanities, literacy and numeracy. Your subjects will also cover contemporary teaching methods, curriculum theory, lesson planning and classroom management - all of which will shape the way you run your classes. You'll learn how to design lesson plans, integrate technology into curriculum design, and develop strategies to promote effective learning. You'll also be able to evaluate strategies that support students' wellbeing, as well as inclusive student participation. Your subjects will be taught through a blend of online distance learning and 15 days of face-to-face classes, delivered in three five-day blocks at our Melbourne Campus. To build practical teaching experience, you'll participate in 60 days of supervised teaching practice and complete a practitioner research project. You have the option to complete this degree through an accelerated 18-month path, or extended over 30 months. As well as a preparing you for a successful career in teaching, this degree also creates an opportunity to undertake further research in education. Our course is held to high professional and ethical teaching standards and is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). VIT registration is recognised in other states and territories too.

Course Duration

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18month

Career outcomes

Graduates of the graduate-entry teaching degree are qualified to teach in schools and other education and training bodies in Australia and overseas (subject to registration). Those with postgraduate teaching qualifications are highly regarded for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and their highly developed teaching skills. Our teaching courses are accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.




Master of Teaching (Primary) La Trobe University-Melbourne