Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMPM

Fees
AUD$ 21,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
068879E

Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed at least a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.

In addition, applicants must meet the prerequisites for the two learning areas in which they intend to specialise. In all cases this will be at least 2 minors in two subject areas relevant to the Learning Areas taught in years 3 - 10. A minor is equal to 18 units, commonly 4 x 4.5 unit courses. The Learning Areas include Arts Education (includes Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts); Design and Technology Education (includes Agriculture, Home Economics, Information Technology, Design and Technology); English Education; Health and Physical Education; Languages Education (includes English as a Second Language, Languages Other Than English); Mathematics Education; Studies of Society and Environment (includes Geography, History, Social Studies etc); Science Education.

Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation form the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [6.5]
- IELTS writing [6.5]
- IELTS speaking [6.5]
- IELTS listening [6.5]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program has been replaced with a specialisation in the new MMET Master of Teaching, from 2013.

Aim

To prepare professionally competent graduates who understand the moral, ethical and political dimensions of teaching and the teaching profession, the diversity of the communities in which they will work and the need to be guided by principles of social and ecological justice as they effect positive changes in students' lives.

Content & Structure

The program is equivalent to two years of full-time study, that is 72 units, but is offered in accelerated mode over 18 months as reflected in the program schedule. The program includes Education Studies, Learning Area Studies, Professional Experience (in each of the three Study Periods) and a Professional Option.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Rethinking the Middle Years	EDUC 4198	4.5
Reflective Practice 1	EDUC 4094	4.5	Note(s): 1,4
Educational Psychology	EDUC 4175	4.5
Health and Physical Education Curriculum Study	EDUC 4138	4.5
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 1	EDUC 4176	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Inclusive Approaches to Diverse Student Needs	EDUC 4196	4.5
Reflective Practice 2	EDUC 4043	4.5	Note(s): 2,4
English Language and Literacy	EDUC 2046	4.5
Issues in Society and Environment Years 3-9	EDUC 4177	4.5
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 2	EDUC 4178	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Education, Change and Society	EDUC 4169	4.5
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Reflective Practice 3	EDUC 4055	9	Note(s): 3,4
Design and Technology	EDUC 4136	4.5
Learning Area Specialisation	EDUC 4195	4.5
Arts Education: Introduction for Primary and Middle Years Schooling	EDUC 1072	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 1 includes 13 days of full-time activities in education settings.

2. EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full-time professional experience in education settings.

3. EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 30 days of full-time professional experience in education settings.

4. The prerequisites for EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 are EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 1 and 9 units of learning area courses. The prerequisites for EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 are EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 and 18 units of learning area courses.