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Overview

Griffith University Teachers College Overview

Griffith University have successfully graduated more than 3,000 Canadian students from their Faculty of Education making it the premier destination in the South Pacific region

Griffith has the highest education graduate success rates in Australia and the School of Education and Professional Studies is among the world’s leading education schools, ranked in the top 100 worldwide. Griffith’s education degrees span all levels of learning, from early childhood, primary and middle school, right through to high school, adult and vocational education. Griffith also offer specialist programs in high-demand areas, including special education and autism studies through our Autism Centre of Excellence.

About Master of Teaching

About the Master of Primary Teaching

Griffith’s Master of Primary Teaching is a postgraduate pre-service teacher education program offered in intensive mode to enable completion in one and a half years or over two years full-time. The program provides professional preparation for teaching in primary school (Prep to Year 6) settings. It is designed for graduates from a non-education background wishing to teach in this context.

The program covers the theory and practice of teaching concentrating on the characteristics of learners; the social and educational contexts of education; curriculum studies and professional experience in relevant settings.

The Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) requires a minimum of 60 days of supervised school experience. These days will be split into 3 blocks.

* You will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to graduate from the program. You are permitted three test attempts in total for each component. If you fail three test attempts for each component, you will not be able to graduate.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants to Griffith University Master of Teaching Primary must have a completed Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an approved tertiary institution carrying a minimum of a 70% GPA that does not lead to teacher registration,  with significant breadth of study to address the range of teaching areas expected by employers.

Applicants must also complete non-academic entry requirements to be eligible for this program.

Contact KOM Consultants for full details.

Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition in Canada

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. This qualification is recognized nationally.

Graduates of Griffith University Master of Teaching are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted. KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the teaching profession in Canada. Contact KOM for more information

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

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The University was also ranked 13th in the country.

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“This is a terrific reflection of the University’s performance across a range of key measures, …

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Award Title:Master of Primary Teaching
Length of Program:2 Years (accelerated to 1.5 years)
Intake:February
Prerequisites:undergraduate degree carrying 70% GPA
Interview:not required
Application Dates:Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
Annual Tuition Fees:Contact KOM Consultants for latest tuition fees 1-877-318-8203
Faculty:Faculty of Education and Arts
Campus:Gold Coast / Mt. Gravatt (Brisbane)
Country:Australia