Master of Teaching (Primary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
Course information for - 2023 entry
Offered at 2 locations
- Study mode
- Online, Multi-mode
- Duration
- 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
$4120 CSP
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Not availableMidyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2023Applications open April 2023
Entry to this course is governed by the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. The selection of course entrants is based on academic merit and satisfaction of non-academic capabilities for entry to initial teacher education. In accordance with the mission of ACU, the Faculty of Education and Arts is committed to providing access to education for a diversity of students. ACU provides a range of access and equity schemes which consider additional or alternative factors in assessing applicants, including applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Overview
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a graduate entry, preservice teacher education course that will enable you to engage with the breadth of curriculum and pedagogical knowledge required by a primary classroom teacher combined with specialist knowledge and understanding of all learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Building on your undergraduate studies, you will develop a primary curriculum teaching specialisation in an area of your choice.
Combine the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education with this course to gain the certification and knowledge to teach Religious Education in Catholic Schools.
Professional experience
Students must complete a minimum of 60 days professional experience during which time they are required to be available full-time.
Work placement
Professional experience covers all school and community-based experience designed to help students develop professional competence and personal commitment, in accordance with the expressed Catholic philosophy of the University. The professional experience units apply skills, techniques and processes taught in the Foundations Studies and Professional Studies units.
Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our pre-service teacher education courses and the Faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course. Placements will usually be arranged for the scheduled placement period in the professional experience calendar though this may not always be possible.
In Victoria, part-time students do not commence the Professional Experience program until the second year of the course. The Professional Experience program consists of a minimum of 9 weeks of teaching rounds, usually broken into two blocks.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration as a primary school teacher in government, independent, and Catholic schools or other faith-based schools.
Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Primary) has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a primary school teacher in all states and territories.
The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education is the basic certification required to teach religious education.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Master of Teaching (Primary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education, a student must complete 200 credit points (cp).
Sample program map
| Year - Study period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yr 1 - Semester 1 | EDES500 Foundations of Development and Learning in Australian Childhood Contexts | EDEN500 Foundations of Literacy and Childrens Literature for Early Reading data-versionlabel=2 > | EDMA500 Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy for Children data-versionlabel=2 > | EDTE500 Technologies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6) data-versionlabel=2 > | THBS562 Introducing the Scriptures |
Yr 1 - Semester 1 | LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic AND LNTE100 LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students AND LNTE101 LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students | ||||
Yr 1 - Semester 2 | EDET501 Effective Teaching 1: Promoting Positive Learner Engagement data-versionlabel=2 > | EDEN501 English Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 data-versionlabel=2 > | EDHP500 Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6) data-versionlabel=2 > | EDAR500 The Arts Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6) data-versionlabel=2 > | |
Yr 2 - Semester 1 | EDET610 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in English and Literacy OREDET611 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in Mathematics and Numeracy OREDET612 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in Science Education data-versionlabel=2 > OREDET613 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in Humanities and Social Sciences data-versionlabel=2 > OREDET614 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in The Arts data-versionlabel=2 > OREDET615 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in Technologies data-versionlabel=2 > OREDET616 Effective Teaching 2: Advanced Pedagogy and Leadership in Health and Physical Education data-versionlabel=2 > | EDES600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories, Cultures and Education | EDSI600 Science Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6) data-versionlabel=2 > | EDSS600 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (F-6) data-versionlabel=2 > | EDRE544 Change and Continuity in Religious Education |
Yr 2 - Semester 2 | EDET603 Effective Teaching 3: Teacher Inquiry and Evidence-based Practice data-versionlabel=2 > | EDES601 Special Education and Inclusive Practice data-versionlabel=2 > | EDEN602 English Language and Literacy Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 data-versionlabel=2 > | EDMA602 Mathematics Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 data-versionlabel=2 > |
This is a sample program only and units will vary depending on your campus and mode of study. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
Semester 1 intake map
AQF framework
Exit Points
5.1 A student who has successfully completed the following requirements may exit from the course with that qualification. Note that none of these qualifications qualify a student to teach in Australia.
- Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies: 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies: 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings.
A student who has completed 20 credit points from the Religious Education units and 20 credit points from the Theology units may exit with the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.
A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may exit with the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies or Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies if they meet the requirements of those awards.
Additional course information
Non-academic assessment - suitability for teaching
Applicants who apply for entry into this initial teacher education course will be required to complete a non-academic assessment. The assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. Please visit our Suitability for teaching page for more information.
Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)
Students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Successful completion of LANTITE is a requirement for course completion.
If you have started your ITE course at another institution and wish to transfer to ACU to complete your studies, please be sure that you have read and understand the requirements for receiving credit for previous studies and those on completing LANTITE.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:
- have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, with:
- subject content studies equivalent to one year of full-time study in one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; including
- subject content studies equivalent to one quarter of a year in a selected subject specialisation.
- demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of the relevant State assessment which will be provided in the application process.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .
Any applicants who completed a Bachelor degree outside Australia should review the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to determine if they are required to meet additional English Language Proficiency requirements for entry into the course.
Any applicant who completed a Bachelor degree outside Australia intending to seek teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English Language Proficiency requirements for teacher registration.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- No score less than 7 in reading and writing. No score less than 8 in listening and speaking.
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- A minimum of 65 in reading and writing and a minimum of 79 in listening and speaking
Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL)
- No score less than 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 28 in listening and 26 in speaking
ACU English Language Test
- A++ (85 or above)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- A minimum of 185 in reading and writing and 200 in listening and speaking.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Further study
Master of Teaching (Primary) is a pathway to further postgraduate studies.
Fees
Course costs
$4120 CSP
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
Domestic applicants
Additional application information
Entry to this course is governed by the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. The selection of course entrants is based on academic merit and satisfaction of non-academic capabilities for entry to initial teacher education. In accordance with the mission of ACU, the Faculty of Education and Arts is committed to providing access to education for a diversity of students. ACU provides a range of access and equity schemes which consider additional or alternative factors in assessing applicants, including applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Deferment
No deferment available.