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Master of Teaching (Primary)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a postgraduate coursework degree designed to prepare graduates to become primary school teachers. You will build professional knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum planning and management, and the policy frameworks shaping education in Australia and internationally. The course includes extensive supervised school placements and concludes with a capstone internship in a primary education setting, supporting qualification for primary teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to work as primary school teachers, with experience gained through progressive professional placements and a final internship in a school setting. The degree supports pathways into teaching roles across primary education, including work in diverse and inclusive classrooms, curriculum implementation, and school-based learning support. It may also support longer-term progression into curriculum leadership and education policy-related roles within primary schooling contexts.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$54,100 per year

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CSP: A$4,676

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Information

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2 years

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February

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MATEACHI2PRI

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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