Master of Teaching (Primary)
The Master of Teaching (Primary) provides professional teaching qualifications for students possessing appropriate bachelor degrees. Applicants must have a first degree with appropriate qualifications for primary teaching. The appropriateness of the studies taken in the first degree is determined by UWS but is consistent with the qualifications standards set by the NSW Institute of Teachers Subject Content Requirements for Teaching in a NSW Primary School (opens in a new window). The course prepares graduates for careers in primary school settings and other educational fields in NSW and beyond.
Staff in the Master of Teaching (Primary) are highly regarded for their research and scholarship in schools and communities, having several major research and consultancy projects with the NSW Department of Education and Training. Staff incorporate their research and expertise in their teaching so that graduates are prepared with the most up-to-date professional knowledge.
Government Policies: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of education courses. At entry, this involves signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.
The UWS Advantage
If you have studied a UWS Bachelor degree, you are guaranteed entry to the Master of Teaching (Primary) program. To receive guaranteed entry you need to:
- achieve a pass average during your studies at UWS;
- complete eight units in the Education Studies major; and
- apply through UAC within one calendar year from the end of the year in which you complete your initial degree.
All UWS graduates are preferred applicants for the Master of Teaching (Primary), which means your application will be preferentially assessed against graduates of other universities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Master of Teaching (Primary) at UWS have high rates of employment success, as schools in Western Sydney have high employment opportunities. Employers and principals in Western Sydney value UWS graduates who have completed their professional experiences in schools in the area.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus | On campus |
| Location | Bankstown campus | Bankstown campus |
| Duration | For UWS Graduates: 1 Year Accelerated Full Time; 1.5 Years Full Time; or 2 Years Part Time For non-UWS Graduates: 1.5 Years Accelerated; or 2 Years Full Time; or equivalent Part Time | For UWS Graduates: 1 Year Accelerated Full Time or 1.5 Years Full Time For non-UWS Graduates: 1.5 Years Accelerated or 2 Years Full Time |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) |
| Course Code | 952901 [Intake 2 (February)] 955901 [Intake 5 (July)] | 1663.1 [CRICOS Code for non-UWS graduates: 067919K. CRICOS Code for UWS graduates: 067904F] |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) | International Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
