Master of Teaching

About the course

This two-year Master of Teaching prepares graduates to qualify as teachers in Australia and potentially overseas. You can specialise in early childhood, primary or secondary education, combining coursework with an education research project. The degree includes extensive professional experience through supervised placements in early childhood settings, schools and/or community sites totalling 480 hours (60 days). This is a Master coursework qualification in Education & Teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue initial teacher education pathways leading to roles across early childhood services and schools, depending on their chosen specialisation. Typical outcomes include early childhood teacher, primary school teacher or secondary school teacher (subject/teaching-area dependent), with opportunities in Australian education systems and, where recognised, overseas. The professional placement component supports classroom readiness and employability in Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)