Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

113100A

Credit point

360 Points

Campuses

Casuarina campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Duration 54 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,432 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching

About

Prepare to teach in either primary or secondary schools with the Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching dual degree. This unique course will give you the flexibility to move between primary and secondary settings as your teaching career progresses without having to gain any other qualifications.

This degree can be studied online or on campus, part-time or full-time. You can complete this course in as little as 4.5 years (or 4 years, depending on the subjects you choose), which is almost the same time it takes to complete a single undergraduate teaching degree.

You'll graduate qualified to register as a primary and secondary teacher anywhere in Australia.

During the course, you will apply your learning with professional experience in classrooms close to home or in unique placements in remote locations across the Northern Territory. You will expand your network for employment opportunities with placements across different stages of schooling.

In this course, you will learn practical skills and knowledge about:

the school curriculum
contemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivity, child and adolescent development
expertise to cater to the diverse needs of students across different developmental stages
improving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroom
teaching First Nation learners
developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching
a choice of becoming a Mathematics, Science, English or History secondary teacher

The course is a mixture of discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the Australian population.

With teachers in high demand across Australia, you will graduate with two degrees, ready to take part in a rewarding career to inspire, motivate and shape the future of children and young adults.

You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts and Society

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

International entry pathway

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program; andachieved a minimum mark of 65% in Foundation English A and Australian Histories, Institutions and Cultures; andachieved a minimum mark of 75% in Foundation English B; are eligible to apply subject to satisfactory completion of the teaching capabilities statement and working with children check.

Essential requirements

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake undertaking practical placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake practice teaching placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

National Police Clearance

In some jurisdictions preservice teachers may be required to have a National Police Clearance prior to commencing placement.

Inherent Requirements

Teacher education has Inherent Requirements that are essential components for achieving the core learning outcomes of the course. Students with physical or mental health conditions may not be able to have reasonable adjustments made to this course to enable them to meet these requirements. See the Inherent Requirements for teacher education at Teacher education | Charles Darwin University (cdu.edu.au)

English language requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

IELTS Academic Module	Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	Minimum overall score of 185 with no skill below 185
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	Test not accepted for this course.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	Minimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	Minimum overall score of 94 with no score less than 23 in speaking, 24 in reading and listening, and 27 in writing

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

ATAR profile

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Assumed knowledge

For applicants selecting teaching areas in the Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching, the following assumed knowledge is recommended. For those considering

English - a C-grade or better in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent
Mathematics - a C-grade in Mathematical Methods in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent
Science - a C-grade in Year 12 studies in either Earth & Environmental Science and/or Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent.

English Program Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

IELTS Academic Module	Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	Minimum overall score of 185 with no skill below 185
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	Test not accepted for this course.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	Minimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	Minimum overall score of 94 with no score less than 23 in speaking, 24 in reading and listening, and 27 in writing

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

Career

Career opportunities

Graduating with a Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching prepares you to teach in any type of school. It also prepares you to work in associated educational areas, such as: