Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)

    Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,440 / yaer

    Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)

    About

    Learn to be a leader in the classroom, using the latest educational technologies to support your teaching practice.

    In the Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) you’ll combine hands-on experiences with theoretical learning. Studying in the heart of Melbourne and in local classroom settings, you will build the skills you need to be an effective and influential teacher, with a degree designed to show you how to provide a positive impact on the lives of primary school children.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree or 2-year master degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    If you did not complete your bachelor degree in English at an approved institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America within five years prior to the RMIT program commencement date, you must complete one of the following English proficiency tests or an approved Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) English Language Test:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking)

    The test must be taken no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date.

    Career

    Making a study or career change into primary teaching opens up opportunities in classrooms across Australia and beyond.

    Popular career options include:

    • Primary teacher
    • Educational officer
    • Trainer
    • Educational policy officer

    Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for primary school teachers are set to increase by 5.8% to 2028. There are further developmental and professional opportunities as a learning specialist or leading teacher.

    RMIT’s expert teachers, passionate researchers, connections to industry and strong practical focus position postgraduates among the most employable in Australia. Graduates have found many career pathways beyond the classroom.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

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    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

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    Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne