Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

At Western, we know the value a great teacher brings to the classroom as well as the challenges you’ll face. Our Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is specifically designed to give you the practical tools, inspiration and direction to achieve your dreams of becoming an early-childhood or primary school teacher. Offering a mix of on-campus theory and innovative school-based placements, our aim is to produce teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills, excellence in professional practice, commitment to equity and social justice, and dedication to personal and professional growth. With this degree, you can choose either an early exit to become a degree early-childhood (Birth-5 Year) teacher or complete an additional six months to graduate with a primary-school teaching degree as well (Birth-12). To help you juggle your busy work, career and personal life, Western also offers flexible study options. You may be eligible for an accelerated study mode to complete your degree sooner. This program has been accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as meeting all initial teacher education accreditation standards including the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Teacher level. This program has also been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Applicants wishing to graduate with a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) must have at least eight subjects of study in a curriculum area (equivalent of one year of study) in their undergraduate degree in order to meet the curriculum requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Applicants must meet the Mathematics requirements for a Primary teaching: Band 4 or equivalent in an HSC Mathematics course Or completion of a mathematics discipline content subject in undergraduate degree Or satisfactory completion of WSU Mathematics Bridging Course for Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) programs.