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Teaching (Primary)

Australian Catholic University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 14,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Queensland, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Teaching (Primary) at Australian Catholic University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Teaching (Primary) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 14,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching (Primary) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Catering for Diversity in the Inclusive Classroom
  2. Fostering Positive Behaviour
  3. Transition into the Primary Teaching Profession
  4. Effective Teaching and Graduate Professional Experience Primary 1
  5. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development and Learning and Graduate Professional Experience The Arts Curriculum
  6. Primary English Education
  7. Mathematics Education
  8. Health and Physical Education
  9. Humanities and Social Sciences Education
  10. Science Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor degree
  • Official Academic Transcript(s): You must provide academic transcripts (and/or equivalent professional qualifications) for all current or previous study listed on your application. A transcript downloaded from a website is not acceptable.
  • Curriculum Vitae: Where work experience is part of the course entry requirements, you will be required to provide a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae with your online application.
  • English proficiency test results

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 14,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 14,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Australian Catholic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University logo

Australian Catholic University

Queensland, Australia

university with six campuses across Australia

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months