Program Overview
The Teaching - Primary R-7 at Flinders University is a MEd 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 R-7 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching - Primary R-7 programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Teaching and Research in the Education Profession (4.5 units)
- Researching Learners and Learning (Primary) (4.5 units)
- English Curriculum Studies 1: Literacy in Changing Educational Contexts (4.5 units)
- Professional Experience: An Introduction (Primary R-7) (0 units)
- Teaching in and through the Expressive Arts: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts (4.5 units)
- Relationships for Learning and Teaching (4.5 units)
- Mathematics Curriculum Studies in Context (4.5 units)
- Thinking and Working Scientifically Using Design Technologies in the Primary Years (4.5 units)
- EDUC9232 Professional Experience 1 (Primary R-7) (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold an approved degree of equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Students must obtain a Child-Related Employment Screening through the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) before they can apply for school experience and teaching practicum placements.
The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree and admission normally will not be granted to applicants who already hold a teaching qualification. Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Admission is based on academic merit as determined by assessment of an applicant\'s qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders 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 Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
public university in Adelaide, South Australia
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
