Master of Teaching (Primary)

About the course

Designed for graduates from non-education disciplines, the Master of Teaching (Primary) prepares you for a career as a primary school teacher. You’ll build evidence-based teaching practice, curriculum and lesson planning skills, and classroom management strategies, supported by experienced educators. The course includes supervised professional experience placements in real school settings and can be studied with on-campus and online delivery options in a Master coursework education pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to work as primary school teachers in Australian or international school settings, supporting student learning across the primary years. Career pathways may include classroom teacher roles in government and non-government schools, with experience gained through supervised placements. The course also supports longer-term progression into curriculum leadership, pastoral care and learning support roles as you build professional practice through a Master coursework qualification in primary education.

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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)