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Master of Teaching (Primary)
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(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.
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.
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)
Ranking and Selection Process
(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.
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Course details
This course is subsidised by the Australian Government as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
About the 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.
Quick details
- Not available in 2025
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- February (non-standard teaching period)
- Each unit (apart from professional practice units) constitutes 150 hours study time, including contact time.
- Postgraduate
- 31520
- 077502G
Important dates
- Not available in 2024 or 2025
- Not available in 2024 or 2025
- Not available in 2024 or 2025
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Why study teaching at UWA?
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and practical skills required for primary teaching
- Gain real-world experience with teaching practicums
- Be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- Learn at a research-intensive university where staff in the Graduate School of Education at UWA practise research-informed teaching
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Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Teaching periods
Our Master of Teaching courses are delivered across four teaching periods that align closely to school terms.
Professional practice placements for first-year students will occur in the third teaching period (August to September).
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Course accreditation
The Master of Teaching - Secondary (32550) is accredited by the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) and recognised as an accredited program by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
Graduates are eligible to register with TRBWA and this entitles them to be legally employed as a teacher.
You'll learn to
- apply an in-depth knowledge of the theory, research and practical skills required for teaching in primary schools
- practise evidence-based teaching, using current research and appropriate data
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We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.