Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)

Deakin University

Australia, Burwood

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Deakin University

Australia , Burwood

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088432D

Application Fee

AUD 55

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Jul-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,800 / year

Next Intake 8-Jul-2024

Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)

About

If youre passionate about nurturing young, inquisitive children from prep to grade 6 and are motivated to make a genuine impact on future generations, Deakin's Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) is for you.

Ready to become a highly sought-after primary school teacher with a holistic understanding of how young people learn and make sense of the world?

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) is infused with practical learning. With a focus on dynamic skills and communication, youll graduate classroom-ready; a finely tuned educator and leader with a set of adaptable techniques.

A career in education provides flexibility, variety and security. Learn first-hand from highly experienced and passionate teachers who understand the importance of recognising all students as people first.

Discover how to shape teacher/student relationships to ensure students build positive connections with their peers, their school and themselves. Gain the critical knowledge required for modern-day digital classrooms, engaging with topics such as diversity and inclusion, teacher inquiry, context and leading-edge research, coupled with culturally relevant approaches to teaching.

At Deakin youll also collaborate with early childhood educators, primary and secondary teachers. Our multidisciplinary approach will enable you to gain a well-rounded view of how young people learn.

This, combined with at least 60 days of professional placement and your completion of a Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA), benchmarked against national standards, means youll be set for success in the classroom anywhere in Australia and beyond.

Extend your qualification and advance your career opportunities by studying a postgraduate Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) course.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate course academic requirements

Entry requirements differ by subject and study area – you can find specific details on the course page for your chosen degree. General entry requirements by qualification type are outlined below. You can also download the International UG and PG Course Guide (PDF, 17MB) for more information.

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diplomas

You must have either one of the following:

an approved three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved university or other educational institution
equivalent qualifications through examination or relevant professional or industrial experience.

Masters degree by coursework

You will have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution.

Masters degree by research

You have a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin University faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Doctoral programs/higher degrees by research

You hold a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) or a masters degree by research from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Find out how to apply to become a research degree student

English Program Requirements

All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

Career

As one of the largest growing employment sectors in Australia, there are many career opportunities to explore. The knowledge and skills youll develop through the Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) prepare you well for a diverse range of industries and settings, including:

teaching in public, independent or private schools
arts, museums and learning centres
corporate learning and development
counselling
human resources
policy
universities
youth work

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,800 / year

Application Fee

AUD 55

How to Apply

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.