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Master of Teaching (Primary)Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(Prim)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1781.3
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 067904F
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2H 2018 or later.
For Commencement Year 2H 2017 to 1H 2018 - please refer to: 1781.2 Master of Teaching (Primary)
For Commencement Year 2015 to 1H 2017 - please refer to: 1781.1 Master of Teaching (Primary)
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing an appropriate bachelor’s degree. It prepares graduates for careers in primary school settings and other educational fields in New South Wales for professional program accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority. The degree provides deep engagement in primary education, on campus and in schools, through innovative approaches to teaching and learning. It involves students in engaged learning and work integrated learning, through placements in agencies and schools. There are two exit points, the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) and Master of Educational Studies, for students not seeking a professional teaching qualification.
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| WSU Online | Full Time | Online |
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| WSU Online | Part Time | Online |
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Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing a relevant bachelor`s degree. It has been professionally accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Graduates will meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers.
Inherent requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.
Inherent Requirements
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with at least eight units (equivalent of one year) of study in at least one area relevant to primary teaching in order to meet the curriculum requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority. Where these requirements are not met, applicants may be offered concurrent enrolment in up to four undergraduate units of study.
From 2021: Prospective students apply for admission to the online version of the course directly through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed according to the existing admission criteria.
Additional Information for Applicants:
Current Western Sydney University students in WSU Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) and Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary) can apply via the Western Sydney University Transition to Teaching. Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4.0 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to Teaching programs are not included in this GPA requirement.
All other applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
International students who did not complete their undergraduate degree in Australia must also meet English Language proficiency requirements and must provide evidence to satisfy the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as in the following:
1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:
• Overall score of 7.5 with:
• a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
• a score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.
Or
2. An applicant has completed study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) study, that results in a qualification/s comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher (must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification) undertaken in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States. Details of acceptable proof are available on The University's International website
International - Entry requirements
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Prior to enrolling, students in units 102792 Professional Experience 1, 102793 Professional Experience 2 must:
• Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
Link to Child Protection Awareness Training
• Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
Link to Working with Children Check
• Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Link to Anaphylaxis training
QuEST - NON-ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES SELECTION
From 2018 students with an offer to enrol in an accredited initial teacher education course are required to complete an online interview to assess your capabilities, in other words, your talents and personal attributes that are relevant to the teaching profession. Western Sydney University refer to this compulsory assessment as QuEST about which you will receive an email prior to the start of the teaching session. Refer to the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) website for more information and the Selection Guidelines: Factsheet
Additional Requirement:
Satisfactorily complete the School of Education Academic Literacy and Numeracy TASK for unit 102792 Professional Experience 1.
Course Completion Prerequisites
Prior to graduating and prior to enrolment in unit 102793 Professional Experience 2 students must:
• Satisfactorily meeting the standard on the Literacy and Numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE).
Link to National Literacy and Numeracy TEST
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students should note that core units are now taught in semesters, rather than half yearly sessions.
Students can exit with the 1782 - Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) on completion of 80 credit points of study selected from the Master of Teaching (Primary) units.
1782 - Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) (exit only)
National Literacy and Numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education students
Requirements from 2H 2018 to Autumn 2020
Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the following two units: 102074 Primary Professional Practice 2 and 102075 Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies in the recommended sequence below.
These students should complete two units from the list as advised after the recommended sequence below to be eligible to graduate with a Master of Educational Studies.
1859 - Master of Educational Studies
Requirements from Spring 2020
Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete unit 102074 Primary Professional Practice 2/102793 Professional Experience 2 in the recommended sequence below.
These students should complete one unit from the Master of Educational Studies list below and be eligible to graduate with the alternate award of Master of Educational Studies.
1859 - Master of Educational Studies
Recommended sequence - On-campus
Course Structure for BA Pathway to Teaching Primary students who complete 40 credit points of the M Teach as part of the Education Studies Major in the BA
Accelerated Full-time mode (1 year)
Note: Only those students with a GPA 5 for their first four units of study will be invited to enrol in the accelerated mode. Students are to maintain a GPA of 5 in order to enrol in their subsequent accelerated semester of study. That is, only students with a GPA of 5 or above can undertake 5 units of study in a semester.
Year 1
Autumn session
Module 2
| 102076 | Teaching and Learning in Classrooms |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 101579 | Primary English and Literacy 1 |
| 101580 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1 |
| 102072 | Primary Health and Physical Education |
Spring session
Module 3
| 101586 | Primary English and Literacy 2 |
| 101583 | Primary Science & Technology |
| 102075 | Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 101584 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2 |
Summer A session
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
Full-time mode (1.5 years)
Year 1
Autumn session
Module 2
| 102076 | Teaching and Learning in Classrooms |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 101579 | Primary English and Literacy 1 |
| 101580 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1 |
Spring session
Module 3
| 102072 | Primary Health and Physical Education |
| 101586 | Primary English and Literacy 2 |
| 101583 | Primary Science & Technology |
Year 2
Autumn session
Module 4
| 102075 | Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 101584 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2 |
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
Course structure for students with degree other than BA Pathway to Teaching Primary.
Accelerated Full-time mode (1.5 years)
Note: Only those students with a GPA 5 for their first four units of study will be invited to enrol in the accelerated mode. Students are to maintain a GPA of 5 in order to enrol in their subsequent accelerated semester of study.
Year 1
Autumn session
Module 1
| 102077 | Understanding and Teaching Children |
| 102810 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future |
| 102071 | Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling |
| 101582 | Primary Human Society and its Environment |
Spring session
Module 2
| 102076 | Teaching and Learning in Classrooms |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 101579 | Primary English and Literacy 1 |
| 101580 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1 |
| 102072 | Primary Health and Physical Education |
Summer session
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
Year 2
Autumn session
Module 3
| 101586 | Primary English and Literacy 2 |
| 101583 | Primary Science & Technology |
| 102075 | Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 101584 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2 |
Full-time mode (2 years)
Year 1
Autumn session
Module 1
| 102077 | Understanding and Teaching Children |
| 102810 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future |
| 102071 | Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling |
| 101582 | Primary Human Society and its Environment |
Spring session
Module 2
| 102076 | Teaching and Learning in Classrooms |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
| 101579 | Primary English and Literacy 1 |
| 101580 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1 |
Year 2
Autumn session
Module 3
| 102072 | Primary Health and Physical Education |
| 101586 | Primary English and Literacy 2 |
| 101583 | Primary Science & Technology |
Spring session
Module 4
| 102075 | Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
| 101584 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2 |
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
National Literacy and Numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education students
Requirements from 2H 2018 to Autumn 2020
Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the following two units: 102074 Primary Professional Practice 2 and 102075 Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies in the recommended sequence below.
These students should complete two units from the following list to be eligible to graduate with a Master of Educational Studies.
Master of Educational Studies
Choose one of
| 102852 | Researching Teaching and Learning |
And one of the following units on offer in alternate years in 1H Session
| 102159 | Designing Curriculum Futures |
| 102158 | Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts |
| 102168 | Principles and Practices of Evaluation |
Or one of the following units on offer in alternate years in 2H Session
| 102160 | Education Policy, Practice and Global Knowledge Co-construction |
| 102165 | At the cultural interface - learning two ways |
| 101652 | Ecopsychology and Cultural Change |
| 102146 | Effective Working Relationships |
| 102154 | Technology Assisting Learning |
Requirements from Spring 2020
Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete unit 102074 Primary Professional Practice 2/102793 Professional Experience 2 in the recommended sequence below.
These students should complete one unit from the following list to be eligible to graduate with a Master of Educational Studies.
Master of Educational Studies
Choose one of the following units on offer in alternate years in Autumn Session
| 102159 | Designing Curriculum Futures |
| 102158 | Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts |
| 102168 | Principles and Practices of Evaluation |
Or one of the following units on offer in alternate years in Spring Session
| 102160 | Education Policy, Practice and Global Knowledge Co-construction |
| 102165 | At the cultural interface - learning two ways |
| 101652 | Ecopsychology and Cultural Change |
| 102146 | Effective Working Relationships |
| 102154 | Technology Assisting Learning |
Recommended Sequence - Western Sydney University Online
Part-time
Trimester 1
| 102077 | Understanding and Teaching Children |
| 102071 | Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling |
Trimester 2
| 102810 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future |
| 101582 | Primary Human Society and its Environment |
Trimester 3
| 101579 | Primary English and Literacy 1 |
| 101580 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 1 |
Trimester 4
| 102076 | Teaching and Learning in Classrooms |
| 102792 | Professional Experience 1 |
Students can exit with the 1782 - Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) after the successful completion of 80 credit points of study.
1782 - Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) (exit only)
Trimester 5
| 101583 | Primary Science & Technology |
| 101586 | Primary English and Literacy 2 |
Trimester 6
| 102072 | Primary Health and Physical Education |
Trimester 7
| 101584 | Primary Mathematics and Numeracy 2 |
| 102746 | Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices |
Trimester 8
| 102075 | Researching and Developing Engaging Pedagogies |
| 102793 | Professional Experience 2 |
National Literacy and Numeracy TEST for Initial Teacher Education students
Students who do not pass the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will not be able to complete the unit 102793 Professional Experience 2 in Trimester 8. They should choose a unit from the Alternate units listed below to be eligible to graduate with the Master of Educational Studies (160 credit points).
Alternate units
Choose one of the following units if on offer
| 102158 | Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts |
| 102159 | Designing Curriculum Futures |
| 102168 | Principles and Practices of Evaluation |
| 102160 | Education Policy, Practice and Global Knowledge Co-construction |
| 102165 | At the cultural interface - learning two ways |
| 102154 | Technology Assisting Learning |
| 101652 | Ecopsychology and Cultural Change |
| 102146 | Effective Working Relationships |
Replaced Units
The units listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed the units in 2020 or earlier.
102073 - Primary Professional Practice 1
102074 - Primary Professional Practice 2
102096 - Researching Teaching and Learning 1
101577 - Classrooms Without Borders
101286 - Inclusive Teaching for Effective Learning
102155 - Teaching and Learning with Adults