KOM Consultants – Australian Teacher Colleges in Australia

University of South Australia Teachers College Graduate Entry, Primary

  

KOM Consultants are the official Canadian representative of University of South Australia in Australia. Canadian applications to UniSA’s Teacher Training program are submitted directly through KOM Consultants at 1-877-318-8203 or info@komconsultants.com.

Overview

University of South Australia’s School of Education in Australia

The University of South Australia’s School of Education has a long and respected history in training the dynamic, socially-conscious educators of the future.

UniSA’S programs are taught at our metropolitan campuses at Magill and Mawson Lakes. They offer a four-year Bachelor of Education and a two-year Master of Teaching spanning early childhood, primary and secondary education.

University of South Australia’s School of Education staff are renowned for developing innovative and cutting edge teaching, learning and research. As teachers, researchers and providers of teacher professional development, the excellence of our staff results in strong links with the education industry and universities around the world. Their strong partnerships support our student’s professional experience combining both theory and practice.

Master of Teaching

About the Master of Teaching (Primary)

The Master of Teaching is a two-year program at the University of South Australia.

The Primary specialization is taught at the Magill campus.

Applicants for the Primary specialization require a three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized tertiary institution.

The Primary specialization has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible education professionals with the knowledge and pedagogical skills to promote effective and inclusive learning for teaching students from Reception to Year Seven.

The Primary specialization at UniSA includes core Education Studies, Curriculum and Pedagogy and Professional Experience. Professional Experience is the field-based placements that combine theory with practice. Professional Experience requirements must be completed on a full-time basis.

In the Primary specialization, students study Education courses, Children’s Learning and Curriculum Studies courses which examine the developmental, emotional and social psychological needs of learners, and the specific learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Students complete three placements in primary schools from Reception to Year Seven, totalling 60 days.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must have successfully completed a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of 65% average or a GPA 2.5 (out of 4.00).
  • One year of full-time equivalent study, as part of their Bachelor degree or equivalent, relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum (Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technologies).

Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition in Canada

University of South Australia’s Master of Teaching (Primary) program provides a recognized academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries.

Graduates of UniSA’s Primary teacher training program 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 will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Award Title:Master of Teaching (Primary)
Length of Program:2 years
Intake:February
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:School of Education
Campus Location:Adelaide – Magill Campus & Mawson Lakes Campus
Country:Australia