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Master of Teaching students can specialise in primary or secondary teaching.
The secondary teaching specialisation requires students to choose two curriculum teaching areas, which are determined by the discipline(s) undertaken in the student’s undergraduate degree.
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.
The Master of Teaching is available on-campus in Hobart and fully online- by distance. Not sure if you want to study online or on-campus? We offer flexible study options that allow you to choose how and where you study, depending on your needs.
| Primary Proficiencies (Prep to Grade 6) | Secondary Specialisations (Grades 7 to 12) |
|---|---|
| English | English |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| The Arts (Drama, Music, Visual or Media arts) | The Arts (Drama, Music, Visual or Media arts) |
| Languages | Languages |
| Health and Physical Education | - |
| Technologies | - |
The jet-setting teacher
As an English teacher and Master of Teaching graduate, Kate Dewar is passionate about changing low rates of adult literacy in Tasmania and encouraging people to value education.
Course objectives
Students who undertake the Master of Teaching pre-service teacher education course will graduate with a professional qualification and preparation that meets national expectations and standards and makes them favoured for recruitment in systems throughout Tasmania and Australia. Through experiencing an internationalised curriculum our students will graduate with a global perspective and an enhanced capacity to teach overseas and experience the world whilst working. The program is informed by core theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice and underpinned by a strong theory-practice nexus enacted in collaboration with appropriate employing authorities.
Practical experience
Professional Experience Placements
An integral part of your learning in the Master of Teaching are classroom placements - putting into active practice the theory and knowledge you have been studying throughout your degree.
As a student you will participate in a minimum of 60 days (12 weeks) of full-time Professional Experience. Placements are usually scheduled as continuous ‘blocks’ of time ranging from 5 to 30 days, and occur in a variety of learning environments.
Placements are designed to enable our students to become familiar with a variety of Primary and Secondary learners and learning environments. Your placements will involve active observation, participation and engagement in teaching and learning roles and activities. For Master of Teaching pre-service teachers, placements focus on subject specialisation in a Primary or Secondary context.
During your placement you will be supervised and managed by a tertiary qualified educator (your Colleague Teacher), and be assessed against Focus Areas within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Overseas Exchange
The Faculty of Education has a number of exchange partnerships with Universities whose curriculum and teaching our closely aligned with our own. A full list is available on the Student Exchange – Outgoing site.
Find out more about the University’s Exchange Programs at Student Mobility.
Career outcomes
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) or Grade 7 to 12 (Secondary Specialisation), throughout Australia and overseas.
Professional Recognition
The Masters of Teaching course is a professionally accredited Initial Teacher Education program approved by the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania.
Course structure
Schedule A - Primary
Year 1
Semester 1
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View all details for EMT592 Primary Science & Technology Education
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View all details for EMT593 Primary Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Year 2
Semester 1
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View all details for EMT602 Ethics, Education and Professional Practice
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View all details for EMT603 Inclusive Practices in Education Settings
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View all details for EMT611 Primary English Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Semester 2
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Cultural Awareness: The Non-indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interface
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Further information about professional experience units and placements.
Schedule B - Secondary
Year 1
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Semester 2
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View all details for EMT515 English Studies in Secondary School
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View all details for EMT517 Languages Teaching Methodologies
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View all details for EMT525 Teaching the 7-12 Mathematics Curriculum
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for EMT527 Teaching the Middle School Mathematics Curriculum
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View all details for EMT530 Introduction to Secondary Science Education
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View all details for EMT540 Introduction to Secondary Humanities and Social Sciences Education
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View all details for EMT551 The Arts Educator: Pathways to Professional Practice
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Year 2
Semester 1
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View all details for EMT602 Ethics, Education and Professional Practice
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View all details for EMT603 Inclusive Practices in Education Settings
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View all details for EMT610 Advanced English Studies in Secondary and Senior Secondary School
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for EMT625 Grade 7 - 12 Students as Mathematics Learners
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for EMT627 Grade 7-9 Students as Mathematics Learners
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View all details for EMT630 Senior Secondary Science Pedagogy
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View all details for EMT640 Advanced Secondary Humanities and Social Sciences Education
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Semester 2
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Cultural Awareness: The Non-indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interface
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Credit Points: 6.25
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Further information about professional experience units and placements.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
If you’re interested in studying the Master of Teaching you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
Domestic Students
The minimum entry requirements, for all students, is the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institute.
International Students
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, international students who are nationals of 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.
Refer to more information at International future students.
Additional pre-requisites:
Primary teaching proficiency
Your initial degree should contain a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching proficiency areas.
Secondary teaching specialisation
Completion of the secondary teaching stream requires two teaching specialisations. The first teaching specialisation requires a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching specialisations. The second teaching specialisation requires at least a minor or equivalent, including at least two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above. Some specialisations, such as Science, will required a major or equivalent.
Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.
Additional units
If your initial degree does not meet the requirements of a proficiency or specialisation, you may be offered the opportunity to complete additional undergraduate units either prior to or concurrently with your Master of Teaching in order to meet the requirements. Your offer letter will specify any additional units you will need to complete.
Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)
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.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.
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).
Credit transfer
Credit for appropriate studies completed at another Australian or overseas University or TAFE may be granted.
Please contact us to discuss your credit options, and how applying for credit can fast-track your study and career in Education.
Articulation to
Graduates of the Master of Teaching degree can advance their Education knowledge with specialised study through either a Postgraduate Coursework or a Research Higher Degree pathway.
Filter the Course list on the Education and Teaching study theme page by Postgraduate or Higher Degrees by research to view the courses currently available.
Students wishing to exit the Master of Teaching degree after one year can receive a Graduate Diploma of Education Studies qualification. Both Master of Teaching degrees are offered at Hobart campus, full time or part time, and by distance/on-line. The Graduate Diploma of Education Studies is not a professional teaching qualification.
Alternative entry pathways
Students wishing to exit the Master of Teaching degree after one year can receive a Graduate Diploma of Education Studies qualification. Both Master of Teaching degrees are offered at Hobart campus, full time or part time, and by distance/on-line. The Graduate Diploma of Education Studies is not a professional teaching qualification.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 62,983 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $30,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards, worth an estimated $4 million, to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the Scholarships and Bursaries website.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1, open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
International Students
There is a large range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the Tasmanian International Scholarships website.
Additional costs
In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:
- Text books and stationery
- Accommodation
- Student Services and Amenities Fee
- LANTITE
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
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