Master of Teaching (Primary)

About the course

Designed for graduates with an approved bachelor degree, the Master of Teaching (Primary) is a 2-year program that prepares you to become a registered primary teacher. You’ll build contemporary teaching knowledge and skills through on-campus classes combined with supervised professional placements in schools. Graduates are qualified to teach across the full primary curriculum from Prep to Year 6 in a Master-level education and teaching qualification. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.

Career outcome

This degree prepares you for work as a primary school teacher in state or independent schools in Queensland, interstate or overseas (subject to registration requirements). The program’s strong practicum focus supports classroom readiness and professional practice. It can also provide a pathway to further education roles through additional study, such as leadership or specialist positions like principal, mentor, curriculum adviser, or guidance/career officer, following a Master-level education and teaching pathway.

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)