University of Tasmania
Minimum 2 years, up to 5 years maximum
Transform your Bachelor's degree into a rewarding teaching career with this accredited Master of Teaching program. Gain the skills and knowledge to teach in primary or secondary schools through research-informed practice, hands-on professional experience, and flexible study options tailored to your lifestyle.
Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's degree from an approved tertiary institution. For primary teaching, your degree should contain at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary curriculum. For secondary teaching, you must have at least a major study in one teaching area. All applicants must complete a Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) personal statement. International students whose first language is not English must provide IELTS (average 7.5, no band lower than 7.0, Listening and Speaking at 8.0) or TOEFL evidence.
The Master of Teaching curriculum covers professional teaching practice, culturally inclusive pedagogy, English and literacy instruction, mathematics and numeracy, child and adolescent development, evidence-informed teaching, inclusive and trauma-transformative classroom practices, curriculum areas (Science, HASS, The Arts, Languages, Health and PE, Technologies), and professional standards. Primary stream students complete 200 credit points of core units plus 60 days of professional experience. Secondary stream students complete 162.5 credit points of core units, 12.5 credit points from each of two teaching specializations, a 12.5 credit point content enhancement unit, and 60 days of professional experience. All students must successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE).
The University of Tasmania's Master of Teaching is accredited by the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognized across all Australian states and territories. The program is informed by internationally renowned research in English literacy, inclusive education, arts and creativity, and regional and rural education. The university offers a progressive professional experience placement model with 60 days of school-based practice, flexible study options (full-time, part-time, online, on-campus), and access to over 900 annual scholarships worth $4 million. The program emphasizes hands-on education, research-informed practice, and community engagement.
Graduates of the Master of Teaching are qualified to teach in public and private sector schools across all Australian states and territories, as well as internationally. Primary specialization graduates teach students from Prep to Grade 6, while secondary specialization graduates teach Grades 7-12. Career opportunities include classroom teacher, relief teacher, and pathways to school leadership roles. Teaching is projected to experience significant growth, with early childhood education (8.6%), primary school education (8.5%), secondary school education (8.4%), and school principal positions (12.8%) showing strong employment growth through 2034.
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