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Study a master's degree that is solely focused on the education of children from Reception to Year 6.
Gain practical experience with supervised field placements – starting in your first year.
Discover our on-campus Samsung SMARTSchool as it transforms teacher education.
Enjoy further flexibility with a trimester degree structure, making it easier for you to prioritise field placements.
Benefit from flexible learning options, including part-time and some online study.
Learn with experienced primary school teachers in collaborative learning classes.
Use this qualification as a pathway to further learning, including doctoral studies.
We're ranked top 150 in the world for education¹.
Our curriculum is informed by our above world-class research in education².

¹2022 QS Subject Rankings
²Results for Specialist Studies in Education - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible primary school educators.

The focus is on practical learning and you will gain the skills needed to teach across the core curriculum learning areas in schools from Reception to Year Six. There are three major study areas:

curriculum studies
professional experience
education studies

You will also study mandatory courses in:

english
mathematics
science

Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards.

During the degree, you will participate in 60 days of supervised placements.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 94

Career

Teachers have a passion for learning and a dedication to the social, emotional, physical and psychological development of children. Well-developed interpersonal skills, patience, as well as impeccable organisational and communication skills are key attributes of successful primary educators. The demand for teachers is strong¹.

Careers to consider:

primary teacher: develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitate classroom learning for children in reception to year six
junior primary teacher: develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and facilitate classroom learning for children aged five to eight

¹Australian Government, National Skills Commission, Job Outlook 2020

Professional accreditation and recognition

Successful completion of this program provides a recognised academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Applicants should note there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and other registration and regulatory authorities. Applicants are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Start your search and discover the possibilities

Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

Master of Teaching (Primary)