Course

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(Prim)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1663.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 067904F

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor’s degree. It prepares graduates for careers in primary school settings and other educational fields in NSW and beyond and has been fully accredited by the NSW Institute of Teachers. The degree provides deep engagement in primary education, on campus and in schools, through innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Graduates meet the Professional Teaching Standards for Graduate Teacher with the NSW Institute of Teachers. There is an early exit point, The Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies, for students not seeking a professional teaching qualification.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Study Mode
One year full-time in accelerated mode, one and a half years full-time standard progression for UWS graduates; or one and a half years full-time accelerated mode or two years full-time standard progression for non UWS graduates; or equivalent years part-time.

Accreditation
This course is accredited with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES).

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent Requirements

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Additional Information for Applicants:

Applicants must meet the Key Learning Area requirements of the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards.

Master of Teaching and all other postgraduate teaching courses IELTS (Academic)- 7.5 overall score (with a minimum 7.0 for reading and writing and 8.0 for listening and speaking).

Where these requirements are not met, applicants may be offered concurrent enrolment in up to four undergraduate units of study.

GOVERNMENT POLICIES: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of education courses. At entry, this involved signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://uws.edu.au/international

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Completion Prerequisites (from 2016 onwards)

Prior to graduating students must:

• Satisfactorily complete the literacy and numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education Students

Link to literacy and numeracy test.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Government Policies: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of education courses. At entry, this involved signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended sequence

Course Structure for Western Sydney University Graduates who have completed four Master of Teaching (Primary) units (ie 101576, 101577, 101578, 101613)

Accelerated Full-time mode (1 year)

Year 1

1H session

Module 2

101579

Primary English and Literacy 1

101580

Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1

101581

Learning for Teaching

101289

Professional Practice I

Module 3

101582

Primary Human Society and its Environment

101583

Primary Science & Technology

2H session

Module 3

101584

Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2

101585

Primary Creative Arts

Module 4

101586

Primary English and Literacy 2

101286

Inclusive Teaching for Effective Learning

101587

Teaching in New Times

101288

Professional Practice II: Engaging in the Profession

Full-time mode (1.5 years)

Year 1

1H session

Module 2

101579

Primary English and Literacy 1

101580

Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1

101581

Learning for Teaching

101289

Professional Practice I

2H session

Module 3

101582

Primary Human Society and its Environment

101583

Primary Science & Technology

101584

Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2

101585

Primary Creative Arts

Year 2

1H session

Module 4

101586

Primary English and Literacy 2

101286

Inclusive Teaching for Effective Learning

101587

Teaching in New Times

101288

Professional Practice II: Engaging in the Profession

Recommended Sequence

Course structure for Western Sydney University Graduates who have not completed four Master of Teaching (Primary) units and all graduates from another university.

Accelerated Full-time mode (1.5 years)

Year 1

1H session

Module 1

101613

Educational Psychology for Primary Teaching

101576

Primary Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

101577

Classrooms Without Borders

101578

Education, Knowledge, Society and Change