If you’re passionate about sharing your love of learning, La Trobe’s 2 year Master of Teaching (Primary) will give you the tools to thrive in a rewarding teaching career.
About the Program
Award Title
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Length of Program
2 years full time / 1.5 years accelerated
Intake
July 2024, February 2025
Application Deadline
Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
School Locations
- Melbourne, Victoria (pop. 4.1 million)
- Bendigo, Victoria (pop. 93,000)
- Albury-Wodonga (pop. 107,000)
Program:
Teachers College (Primary)
Degree:
Postgraduate
Faculty:
School of Education
Country:
Australia
At a Glance
Entry Requirements
Professional Recognition
At a Glance
LaTrobe’s Master of Teaching (Primary) is a postgraduate entry program.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) offered at La Trobe University in Australia addresses the identified need to move from a generalist model of primary teacher education to a specialist approach by specializations in:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)
- English
- mathematics
- physical education
- health
- languages (French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian – Bendigo campus only has Indonesian available)
- humanities
There is demand in the sector to build efficacy of graduates in the areas of diagnostic learning, special needs, pedagogical expertise and relationship skill building. This course gives you the opportunity to specialize in these areas. The pedagogical structure allows graduates to work and adapt effectively in complex contemporary learning environments.
Professional experience is based around inquiry and experiential learning with iterative skill development opportunities linking knowledge, context and experience to understanding the theoretical dimensions needed to understand practice in school and other learning contexts. You’ll complete 60 days of professional experience during the course.
Entry Requirements
Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching Primary at La Trobe University must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for primary or secondary teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
For a primary focus these may include; Science, Mathematics, Arts (Visual Arts/Drama/Music/Dance/Media Studies), Humanities (Geography, History), Languages, Physical Education/Health, English, IT.
All applicants will complete the CASPer test to support selection into teaching programs. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant’s personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or further information about the test, visit the CASPer Test website.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Professional Recognition
La Trobe University’s Master of Teaching (Primary): All initial teacher education programs are required to be accredited with the VIT every five years. Consequently, the Master of Teaching (Primary) is currently undertaking accreditation with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Professional registration may require an application to VIT and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact Victorian Institute of Teaching for details.
Graduates of La Trobe’s Master of Teaching programs 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 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.
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