Master of Teaching (Primary) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 26QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This master’s degree prepares you to teach all primary school subjects from kindergarten to Year 6 (K–6). As well as learning about the policy frameworks that shape teaching in NSW, Australia and internationally, students attend lectures and complete assignments about issues in teaching, learning and curriculum in all school years – from Kindergarten to the Higher School Certificate. Various electives are offered in addition to the compulsory coursework, which covers teaching in multilingual classrooms (TESOL) and the Primary School Key Learning Areas of: • English • Mathematics • Science and technology • Human society and its environment (HSIE) • Creative and practical arts • Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This master’s degree prepares you to teach all primary school subjects from kindergarten to Year 6 (K–6). As well as learning about the policy frameworks that shape teaching in NSW, Australia and internationally, students attend lectures and complete assignments about issues in teaching, learning and curriculum in all school years – from Kindergarten to the Higher School Certificate. Various electives are offered in addition to the compulsory coursework, which covers teaching in multilingual classrooms (TESOL) and the Primary School Key Learning Areas of: • English • Mathematics • Science and technology • Human society and its environment (HSIE) • Creative and practical arts • Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)

Admission Requirements

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7.5+
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Admission to candidature requires: a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and completion of the curriculum area specialisation requirements specified by the Faculty; and completion of any additional qualifying courses prescribed by the Faculty. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a record of studies in their undergraduate study that satisfies the prerequisite requirements of the subjects they wish to teach. These prerequisites are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). The minimum requirement is at least one year of full-time equivalent study (normally 8 units of study) that is relevant to one or more Key Learning Area's of the primary school curriculum. 

2 Years
Feb

International
51,500 AUD

Scholarships

Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation

Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation
Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

31 Dec 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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