The Master of Teaching (Primary) course prioritises explicit teaching, the fostering of effective reading skills, and quality instructional and assessment design to provide a comprehensive educator preparation course.
The School of Education develops graduates who are equipped with practical knowledge and skills which are informed by research and practice.
This course will assist you in understanding how the brain works during learning to develop your skills in understanding effective learning and managing classrooms to ensure social equity is core to your development as a teacher.
Gain access to the most up-to-date curriculum resources, all scaffolded across your degree, giving you the opportunity to build your skills as you become more experienced.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) will equip you with the strategies you need to ensure that every student succeeds
This course will support meaningful connections with the community with a focus on learning opportunities that take place within schools and the community
MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Master of Teaching (Primary) intended learning outcomes
Evaluate literacy and numeracy needs for all stakeholders in a teacher education context.
Design, plan and implement a range of developmentally and educationally appropriate programs in Primary contexts.
Demonstrate the capacity to act as a reflective practitioner across a range of educational settings.
Design and implement assessment, feedback and reporting strategies, that complement and support learning processes and are inclusive of diagnostic, formative and summative practices.
Demonstrate well-developed, professional knowledge and skills of teaching, including state curricula, curriculum theory, teaching methodologies and classroom management which are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST).
Investigate and evaluate current and predicted future practices in teaching, schooling and education, including appropriate practices to diverse and inclusive needs students, managing changing learning environments, and priority needs in the education system.
Work independently and collaboratively with peers, colleagues and supervisors in the preparation, application and/or evaluation of teaching and learning experiences and resources for effective student learning.
Appraise and analyse emerging developments in the practice and research of education in order to maintain professional skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate advanced written and oral skills.
Master of Teaching (Primary) career opportunities
After graduation, you'll be equipped to work in learning- or education-related fields across a wide range of industries – both in Australia and overseas.
You could find roles in:
Primary schools
Teach, mentor and support children in primary schools.
Community organisations
Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.
Non-traditional learning environments
Provide guidance for advisory boards, private organisations, and local and state governments.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road,
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY,
Victoria,
3086, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road,
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY,
Victoria,
3086, MELBOURNE, Australia
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Applicants intending to study this course in NSW (Sydney Campus) must also:
1. possess at least a Band 4 result in a prior HSC mathematics course, or
2. have undertaken at least 0.125 EFTSL (1 unit) of mathematics/numeracy in the prior bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or
3. pass a bridging unit (in addition to the course units) that is benchmarked to a NSW Education Standards Authority HSC Band (see below)
Specialisation - compulsory: In a relevant discipline area for primary 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.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in Speaking and Listening; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65 with no communicative skill score less than 65; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
La Trobe University offers state-of-the-art facilities, expert staff and a welcoming community to prepare students to have impactful careers.