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We all had that one teacher who made a difference in our life. Western prepares you to be that person. This degree offers a mix of theory and real-world experience, so you emerge as a highly sought-after primary-school teacher. You will also graduate with the ability to thrive in careers outside the classroom, like working in policy, curriculum development, education and administration.
Study option
FULL TIME
2 years
PART TIME
4 years
Start times
Autumn
February
(2020)
Spring
July
(2020)
Available campuses
Reach new heights with Postgrad at Western
If you’re ready for postgraduate study, you’ll find your competitive edge at Western. Our global 5-star ratings for innovation, teaching and facilities assure you that you'll be learning from the best at a University that ranks in the top 2% worldwide.
We partner with industry, business, and government to create real world experiences and opportunities. Our flexible courses offer a range of online and on-campus options, with multiple locations that put our world-class facilities at your doorstep. Reach new heights. Take your place in a new generation of global citizens, leaders, and change-makers.
Be the teacher they remember
At Western, we know the value a great teacher brings to the classroom as well as the challenges you’ll face. That’s why we’ve built our Master of Teaching (Primary) degree around giving you practical tools to provide inspiration and direction to primary-school students.
Offering a mix of on-campus theory and school-based placements, including a number of international placement opportunities, this course helps turn your specialist undergraduate qualification into an inspiring career path.Our ultimate aim is to produce teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills, excellence in professional practice, commitment to equity and social justice, and dedication to personal and professional growth.
This degree includes fascinating units, such as Understanding and Teaching Children, Teaching and Learning in Classrooms, and Inclusive Teaching for Effective Learning.
Just as importantly, to help you juggle your busy work, career and personal life, Western offers flexible study options, like accelerated study mode so you can complete your degree sooner.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Top 10 for Education in Australia
Western is ranked in the top 10 Education faculties in Australia, second in NSW, and Top 75 in the world (*Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018).
Studying Primary Teaching at Western
Course structure
Our course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on units selected. View available units in our handbook. We have developed a student contribution fee calculator to help you work out what your contribution amount is per unit.
Student contribution calculator [XLS, 133 KB]
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $25,720
Delivery: On campus
Postgraduate Study Information
Looking for a career change? Hoping to gain a new professional qualification that will help take your career further? Or just hoping to expand your horizons? Western’s range of diverse postgraduate degrees provide you with the opportunity to diversify your skillset in a supportive and flexible learning environment that enables you to thrive in your chosen field.
To gain a better understanding of course content, study options, admission requirements or to simply find out more register your interest below and we will be in touch.
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Your career
Become an inspiring primary school teacher, in areas like:
- Cultural and social analysis
- English, language and linguistics
- History and political thought
- Indigenous Australian studies
- International relations and Asian studies
- Islamic studies
Your career
Primary School Teacher (K-6)
Primary School Teachers teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
School Principal
School Principals plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the educational and administrative aspects of primary schools including physical and human resources.
Education Field Officer
Education Field Officers provide support to government funded teaching staff to support the access and participation of children with additional needs in inclusive programs. They offer consultative support, resourcing and advice to Primary School Teachers.
Curriculum Designer
Curriculum Designers are highly trained education professionals who determine the subjects, course outlines, teaching standards and instructional materials used in schools.
Training and Development
Training and Development Professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate training and development programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by organisations to meet organisational objectives.
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Research
Get involved in several major research and consultancy projects with the NSW Department of Education.
Further study options
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
