Master of Teaching

Master of Teaching

University of Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Master of Teaching
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree that will give students 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 recognized in all Australian states and territories
  • Master of Teaching students can specialize in primary or secondary teaching
  • The following Specializations are available:
    • Primary (Prep to Grade 6)
    • Secondary (Grades 7 to 12)
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Arts: (Drama, Visual Art, Music, Media Arts)
    • LOTE – Languages Other Than English
  • 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
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1735986 INR
Hostel & Meals487086 INR
Insurance29672 INR
Transportation65625 INR
Books and supplies44872 INR
Student Service & Amenities Fees17276 INR
Personal Expeses306251 INR
Total950782 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned

Applicants will need to meet the following requirements:

  • The completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institution is required
  • Primary specialization:
    • Subject content studies in the applicant's initial degree should contain a minimum of one year of study relevant to at least one of the key learning areas of the Primary school curriculum
    • The Key Learning areas are listed below
      • The Key Learning Areas are: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment, Creative and Practical Arts, Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education, and Languages other than English
    • Secondary specialization
      • The first teaching specialization requires at least three years of degree-level study leading to a completed bachelor degree, including, at least, two units at third year (advanced) level or above AND
      • The second teaching specialization requires at least two years of degree-level study, including, at least, two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above
      • Curriculum areas: These entry requirements relate to the following secondary curriculum areas all of which can be studied as either a first or second teaching specialization: English; Mathematics; Science; SOSE; LOTE; Arts (Visual Art; Drama; Music; Media Arts)
  • All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement that is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted

IELTS: 7.5
  • With no band lower than 7.0 and Listening and Speaking at 8.0.

Additional info

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