Curtin University
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master the art and science of primary education with this accredited Initial Teacher Education degree. Combining online learning with practical school placements, this program prepares you to teach Years 1-6 and advance into educational leadership roles.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with at least one year of full-time study in areas relating to primary curriculum learning areas. Higher English proficiency requirements apply: successful completion of at least one year full-time study at a recognised university in Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, South Africa or USA, or achievement of required results in IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, or Cambridge C1 Advanced (tests must be within two years of application). Students must be residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. International students on Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.
The degree comprises 16 core subjects including coursework subjects and professional experience block placements in school settings. Students complete four compulsory professional experience placements: two 10 and 15-day placements in the first year at the same school, a 20-day placement in a different school context, and a final 25-day continuous placement. The curriculum covers cultural responsiveness and First Peoples engagement, leadership through critical thinking and reflective practice, application of theory and research to enhance learning experiences, high-level discipline knowledge and pedagogical capabilities, literacy and numeracy competencies, social justice principles for positive learning environments, and professional communication with educational stakeholders.
Curtin University is a globally recognised institution ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (QS World University Ranking 2026: 12th in Australia; Times Higher Education 2026: 18th in Australia). The Master of Teaching (Primary Education) is fully accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA), enabling graduates to register as practising teachers with registration bodies in their home state or territory. Curtin's School of Education specialises in STEM subjects and combines theory with professional experience within subjects. Through Open Universities Australia, students receive the same degree as on-campus students while enjoying flexible online learning with interactive and collaborative experiences.
Graduates of this degree will have the skills, knowledge and experience required to teach in primary schools (Years 1-6). Career opportunities include Primary School Teacher (earning $93K to $120K with 4.7% employment growth according to Australian Jobs 2024), education administrator, policy development officer, and educational leadership positions. The degree provides a foundation for advancing into leadership pathways within the teaching profession and educational institutions.
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