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Master of Teaching (E7G)

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Overview (2027)

Key Information

Duration

Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.

This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1

“[And] you can do everything asynchronously or online or in campus. We're kind of all given a flexible option that works for whatever our life circumstances are.”

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Declan Taylor
Master of Education student

Turn your passion into a profession: inspire future generations as a teacher

Transform your existing Bachelor's degree into a rewarding teaching career. This path allows you to turn your passion into a meaningful profession, whether you're seeking a more fulfilling career, greater work-life balance, or the opportunity to positively impact the next generation. By becoming a teacher, you can use your expertise to inspire, engage, and make a lasting difference in your students' lives, all while enjoying a career that offers stability and opportunities for personal growth.

Looking to become a teacher as part of your first degree?
If you haven't started university yet, you can complete an undergraduate bachelor's degree and the Master of Teaching in a streamlined double degree. Double degree options are available with the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education. Explore all undergraduate pathways on our Education study area page.

Why choose the Master of Teaching?

By pursuing a Master of Teaching, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting. This pre-service teaching degree builds on your tertiary qualifications and experience, enabling you to complete a teaching qualification.

  • Choose your teaching stream: Specialise in either primary or secondary teaching to align with your interests and career goals.
  • Informed by research: Your studies are guided by internationally renowned research in areas like English literacy, inclusive education, arts and creativity, and regional and rural education.
  • Professional accreditation: Accredited by the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board, this course is recognised across all Australian states and territories.
  • Practical experience: Complete 60 days of Professional Experience through a progressive placement model that builds your confidence, skills and classroom experience from day one.
  • Flexible support: Take advantage of a range of scholarships, internships and study options designed to fit your life. Whether you prefer part-time or full-time study, online or on campus, you can tailor your learning to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
Specialisation options
Secondary Specialisations (Grades 7 to 12)
English
Humanities and Social Sciences
Mathematics
Science
The Arts (Drama, Music, Visual or Media arts)
Languages
Outdoor and Environmental Education
Technologies

Note: If you select a secondary teaching specialisation, you will have a degree major in one teaching area and a preferable minor equivalent in a second teaching area.

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

If you’re starting your teaching journey, you could be eligible for up to $40,000 from the Australian Government to support your studies. This incredible opportunity is part of the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, designed to attract high-achieving and passionate individuals.

  • Supports both undergraduate and postgraduate students in initial teacher education (ITE) programs.
  • Helps cover study costs in exchange for teaching in government schools or early learning settings for a period equivalent to your course length.
  • Up to 1,000 scholarships available annually from 2024 to 2028.

Apply now at education.gov.au/teaching-scholarships

For other university scholarships, visit our scholarships page.

Career outcomes

A caucasian woman with light brown hair in a ponytail plays with two Nepalese children, stretching green plasticine between their fingers.

Previously working as a police officer on Tasmania’s North West Coast, Sarah Bosch is passionate about being a safe, healthy role model for young people and children.

Now working as a relief teacher, she is putting her passion into practice.

Read about Sarah’s journey to studying a Master of Teaching.

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Teachers make an enormous difference in the development of children. Not only are you providing an education, you are teaching them how to interact with others, adopt creativity, develop behavioural and social skills, and helping them to grow up. Teachers are role models for their students and in turn inspire the next generation to go into the teaching profession and serve as mentors.

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.

These are some of the top careers projected to grow into 2034.*

8.6%       Early Childhood Education
8.5%       Primary School Education
8.4%       Secondary School Education 
12.8%     School Principals


*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.

Course structure

The Master of Teaching requires the completion of 200 credit points in either the Primary or Secondary stream.

In the Master of Teaching (Primary) you will complete 

  • 200 credit points of core units and;
  • 60 days of Professional Experience placement.

In the Master of Teaching (Secondary) you will complete: 

  • 150 credit points of core units;
  • Two teaching area specialisation units (EMT531-538) OR one teaching area specialisation unit (EMT531-538) and EMT539 (if you have qualified for single teaching area specialisation);
  • Either EMT636 (for single teaching area specialisation) OR EMT637 (for two teaching area specialisations);
  • A 12.5 credit point Content Enhancement unit;
  • 60 days of Professional Experience placement.

Both streams can be completed full-time over two years, or in four years when studied as part of a vertical double, or part time over three years (two years part time, with final year full time), or part time over four years.

Enrolment in the course is for a maximum of five years.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

All students must attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in their first year of study and must pass both tests prior to enrolling in their final semester of study. Please refer to the LANTITE page for more information.

Teaching Areas Specialisations (for Secondary Stream)

Your teaching specialisation(s) are based on your bachelor level study and you will be notified of the specialisation(s) in your offer letter. Refer to the Entry Requirements below for further information about which specialisations you may qualify for. If you only qualify for one teaching area you will complete the unit EMT539 Teaching Across the Curriculum instead of a second teaching area.

 

 

Entry requirements

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $4,752

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

An important note on Youth Allowance and Austudy

The Department of Social Services has approved some accredited and professionally-oriented master’s courses for student payments through Youth Allowance or Austudy. This means if you enrol in one of these courses, you may be eligible for student payments. However, this is not the case for all master’s courses. Please visit Scholarships, fees and costs for further information.

International students

2027 annual international student tuition fee: $38,250 AUD

The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.

Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 78,413 AUD.

This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.

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.

Domestic 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 International Scholarships.

International scholarships

The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for full fee-paying international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.

For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.

Additional costs

In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:

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