Primary teaching
Why study Primary teaching?
The postgraduate coursework primary education program offers graduate diploma and Master’s-level program for graduates of other disciplines who want a teaching qualification. Complete the Middle Years program mainly online through our Shepparton campus in only nine months or the Masters program (P-12) at Albury-Wodonga in 18 months.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the graduate-entry teaching degree are qualified to teach in schools and other education and training bodies in Australia and overseas (subject to registration). Those with postgraduate teaching qualifications are highly regarded for their detailed knowledge of curriculum and their highly developed teaching skills. Our teaching courses are accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Courses
Local students
2013
Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years)
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (February)
- Campus:
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is suitable for prospective teachers who want to teach in both primary and secondary schools, with a special focus on the middle years (Years 5 to Year 10). Applicants with appropriate undergraduate sub-majors/majors are also eligible to teach Years 11 and 12.
Applicants interested in working with young adolescents (age 11 to 16 years) will be well suited to this course.
Content includes theoretical studies in teaching, learning and classroom management, and teaching methodology studies in curriculum areas relevant to primary and lower-to-middle years of secondary schooling. The course focuses on specialist training in teaching and learning approaches for adolescents and disengaged youth. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) is available as a non-core option at an additional cost. - Prerequisite
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with double major, major or sub-major sequences in discipline studies relevant to the post-primary curriculum. It's desirable that applicants are qualified to teach in at least two post-primary disciplines acceptable to the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT); however, applicants with discipline studies in only one curriculum area are eligible to apply. For more information on acceptable disciplines, visit: vit.vic.edu.au (follow the links to Teacher Education and Specialist Area Guidelines).
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $15 770 for 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places also available. - Costs
- Applicants who choose LOTE as a non-core option will be required to enrol in an additional 15 credit points, which means students will pay an extra A$1460 (2012 fee, subject to change).
- Additional information
- Students are required to produce a Working With Children Check Card before starting this course.
- How to apply
- Apply through VTAC. Late direct applications may be considered. For more infomation, call La Trobe's Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 or send an email to study@latrobe.edu.au
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
- Full course details
- Education (Middle Years) (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (February)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course covers all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) in the primary school curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education. It also includes the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teaching method for selected students with appropriate qualifications.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria. - Prerequisite
- Approved Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Mathematics to Year 11 is recommended. Third-year tertiary advanced level of the language or native-speaker fluency is required for the LOTE teaching method; those with native-speaker fluency must also pass a language equivalence test.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $16 070 for 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places also available.
- Costs
- Applicants who choose LOTE as a non-core option will be required to enrol in an additional 15 credit points, which means students will pay an extra A$1460 (2012 fee, subject to change).
- Additional information
- Students are required to obtain a Working With Children Check on commencement of the program,
- How to apply
- Apply through VTAC; late direct applications may be considered.
- Professional recognition
- The course is accredited by VIT.
- Full course details
- Education (Primary) (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Master of Teaching (P-12)
- Duration :
- Two years (accelerated over 18 months). Part-time is available.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (February)
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is a professional qualification designed to prepare teachers to teach in primary and secondary schools in all areas of state and Australian curriculum in the years of compulsory schooling.
It provides a recognised teaching qualification for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and therefore in other states and territories. The program includes detailed consideration of state and national core curriculum theory, teaching methodologies, and classroom management.
Students undertake 60 days of supervised practice in primary and secondary schools and at least 10 days of supervised fieldwork in a range of educational contexts. In the final semester students undertake a professional attachment in a school and complete an action research project.
The course is taught through a blended learning approach, combining 21 days of on-campus study in four short blocks spread over the year, guided online teaching and learning activities, and in-school teaching practice placements.
- Prerequisite
- Approved Bachelor's degree or equivalent with double major, major or sub-major in studies relevant to the post-primary curriculum. To meet schools' expectations and ensure maximum career opportunities, it is desirable that graduates are qualified to teach in at least two post-primary subject disciplines, with at least one to VCE level and at least one for teaching Years 7-10, acceptable to the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Applicants with discipline studies in only one post-primary curriculum area are eligible to apply. For more information on eligibility, follow the links to Teacher Education and Specialist Area Guidelines at www.vit.vic edu.au - Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $15 770 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places also available. - How to apply
- Apply through VTAC or UAC. Late direct applications may be considered. For more infomation, call La Trobe's Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 or send an email to study@latrobe.edu.au
- Professional recognition
- The course is a recognised qualification for registration as a teacher by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
- Full course details
- Teaching (P-12) MasterAlbury-Wodonga
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
2013
Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years) (069223D)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 20 440
- Campus
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is suitable for prospective teachers who want to teach in both primary and secondary schools, with a special focus on the middle years (Years 5 to Year 10). Applicants with appropriate undergraduate sub-majors/majors are also eligible to teach Years 11 and 12.
Applicants interested in working with young adolescents (age 11 to 16 years) will be well suited to this course.
Content includes theoretical studies in teaching, learning and classroom management, and teaching methodology studies in curriculum areas relevant to primary and lower-to-middle years of secondary schooling. The course focuses on specialist training in teaching and learning approaches for adolescents and disengaged youth. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) is available as a non-core option at an additional cost. Shepparton - English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Shepparton
- Academic entry requirements
- A three-year discipline-based degree from an Australian university or an approved international equivalent. Shepparton
- Additional costs
- Applicants who choose LOTE as a non-core option will be required to enrol in an additional 15 credit points, which means students will pay an extra A$1460 (2012 fee, subject to change). Shepparton
- Additional information
- This course is only offered at the Shepparton campus.
Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a schoolteacher in Victoria. However international students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach before they apply. Shepparton - Professional recognition
- The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach. Shepparton
- Full course details
- Education (Middle Years) (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) (071903F)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 20 440
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course covers all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) in the primary school curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education. It also includes the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teaching method for selected students with appropriate qualifications.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Melbourne
- Academic entry requirements
- An approved Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Mathematics to Year 11 is recommended. Melbourne
- Additional costs
- Applicants who choose LOTE as a non-core option will be required to enrol in an additional 15 credit points, which means students will pay an extra A$1460 (2012 fee, subject to change). Melbourne
- Additional information
- Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a schoolteacher in Victoria. However international students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach before they apply. Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Education (Primary) (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Master of Teaching (P-12) (068092G)
- Duration :
- 18 months (two years full-time equivalent accelerated into an 18 month program)
- Semester starts :
- February
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 20 440
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is a professional qualification designed to prepare teachers to teach in primary and secondary schools in all areas of state and Australian curriculum in the years of compulsory schooling.
It provides a recognised teaching qualification for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and therefore in other states and territories. The program includes detailed consideration of state and national core curriculum theory, teaching methodologies, and classroom management.
Students undertake 60 days of supervised practice in primary and secondary schools and at least 10 days of supervised fieldwork in a range of educational contexts. In the final semester students undertake a professional attachment in a school and complete an action research project.
The course is taught through a blended learning approach, combining 21 days of on-campus study in four short blocks spread over the year, guided online teaching and learning activities, and in-school teaching practice placements.
Albury-Wodonga - English Language Requirements
- An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Albury-Wodonga
- Academic entry requirements
- An approved undergraduate Bachelor's degree and preferably one that meets the prerequisites for two learning area study sequences (i.e. specialist areas) as described in the Victorian Institute of Teaching Specialist Area Guidelines, visit
the website
Applicants with discipline studies in only one secondary school curriculum area are also eligible to apply. Albury-Wodonga - Additional information
- Please note this course may be revised and offered in 2013 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Albury-Wodonga
- Professional recognition
- The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach. Albury-Wodonga
- Full course details
- Teaching (P-12) MasterAlbury-Wodonga
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Related study options
Your study experience
Primary teaching placementsYou will do 60 days of practical experience in a variety of schools including government, Catholic, independent, rural and metropolitan.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Education or focus on staff in Primary teaching.
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