Master of Teaching

Graduates of Master of Teaching are deemed to be qualified to teach in public and private sector schools in all states and territories of Australia by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.

Our graduates work with students from Prep to Grade 6 (Primary specialisation) throughout Australia and overseas.

Career objectives

To enable eligibility to teach in Australian primary schools

Higher education

Primary stream

Successful completion of a non-teaching Bachelor degree. The degree must include the equivalent of 8 x 12.5% units, full-time study (usually comprising sequential study over three years), in one of the primary proficiency areas:

• English
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Mathematics
• Science
• The Arts
• Health & Physical Education
• Languages
• Technologies

Secondary stream

Successful completion of a non-teaching Bachelor degree. The degree must include the equivalent of 8 x 12.5% units, full-time study (usually comprising sequential study over three years) in one of the secondary specialisation areas

AND

a minor equivalent to 4 x 12.5% units full-time study (usually comprising sequential study over two years), or a second major, in an additional secondary specialisation.

Specialisation 1:

• English
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Mathematics
• Science
• The Arts*
• Health & Physical Education
• Languages
• Technologies

Specialisation 2:

• English
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Mathematics
• Middle School Mathematics
• Science
• The Arts*
• Health & Physical Education
• Languages
• Technologies

* Where two arts disciplines have been studied, may be able to count as first and second specialisation.

English Proficiency Requirements

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, international students who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided.

The Master of Teaching requires an (IELTS) average of 7.5 with no band lower than 7.0 and Listening and Speaking at 8.0.

Special requirements

All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.

This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.

Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.

Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Master of Teaching students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE).

Practicum placement

60 days of placement

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree that will give you the skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting. The degree is designed to build upon tertiary qualifications and experience, enabling students to complete a teaching qualification in as little as 2 years. This course is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board, and is recognised in all Australian states and territories.

You will be required to undertake a number of Professional Experience placements totalling 60 days. This will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical skills that you have learnt in a safe and supportive environment.

Recommended Study Pattern

Semester 1, Year 1: EMT502, EMT504, EMT511, EMT521 (and EMT500 for placement)

Semester 2, Year 1: EMT507, EMT508, EMT592, EMT593 (and EMT501 for placement)

Semester 1, Year 2: EMT602, EMT603, EMT611, EMT620 (and EMT600 for placement)

Semester 2, Year 2: EMT607, EMT608, EMT609, EMT691, EMT694, EMT695 (and EMT601 for placement)

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all required units and placements