Master of Teaching (Primary)

About the course

This nationally accredited initial teacher education degree is for graduates with a non-teaching bachelor qualification who want to become primary school teachers. You’ll build professional knowledge and classroom practice through extensive placements, connecting educational theory with real teaching environments. A final-semester specialisation unit lets you deepen expertise in a primary curriculum area while maintaining generalist capability as a Master coursework qualification in primary education.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for employment as primary school teachers, supported by substantial professional practice experiences across diverse school contexts. The course emphasises translating theory into effective classroom practice and developing professional and generic skills through partnerships with many schools and early childhood settings. Career pathways primarily include teaching roles in public or non-government primary schools, completing a Master coursework qualification in primary education.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)