About the course
Interested in becoming a qualified teacher? Bring your passion to life and step into the classroom with UC’s Master of Teaching degree, specialising in Primary or Secondary Education (M. Ed.).
Building upon your bachelor’s qualification, open the doors to best-in-class teaching practice that brings together comprehensive theoretical knowledge and extensive classroom experience. With flexible study options available, you’ll have the ultimate study-work life balance. Complete your studies in just two years full-time with the opportunity to teach just one year into your degree, allowing you to complete your final year on the job*.
Be prepared for real-world teaching through simulations, placements, problem-based learning, and case studies that uncover the power of innovation, inclusivity and advocacy for students. Graduate classroom-ready with a fully accredited qualification by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
*Conditions apply.
The UC Difference
Discover The UC Difference for enhanced practical learning.
Fast-track your learning
Be supported to engage in real-life scenarios of planning, teaching and reflecting.
Industry accredited
Fully accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
Master key teaching skills crucial for lesson planning and effective teaching methods for the real world.
Become a leader within the field and possess critical thinking, collaboration, reasoning and reflection skills on teaching practice and theory.
Empower the next generation with knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
Champion participation and inclusion to create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Graduate with an accredited degree supported by the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
Discover UC's Master of Secondary Teaching
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Discover UC's Master of Primary Teaching
Step closer to the classroom and learn more about your course.
Online learning and Canberra-based placements
Make a real difference and shape future generations.
Be classroom-ready before you graduate.
Enter an industry in demand for skilled educators.
UC is a nationally recognised leader in Education, with a unique focus on practical education experiences. Through The UC Difference, we’re the only place in Australia where you’ll go above and beyond the standard hours of in school placements and experience life-long benefits throughout your career. Supported by expert academic staff, you’ll join a group of your peers and engage in cycles of planning, teaching and reflecting so that’ll you’ll be better prepared for the workforce.
From day one of your studies, you’ll gain access to a whole suite of benefits that will prepare you for a long and fulfilling career in Education, with ongoing support even after you graduate.
Education is for everyone
Top 5 in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).
Backed by research
Research at UC is ranked #1 in Australia for industry collaboration (The Australian, 2022).
We’re #1 in Canberra
for postgraduate teaching quality and skills development (GUG, 2024).
At UC our Teacher Education courses are not like any others in Australia.
Designed to give you more contact with schools than any other Teacher Education course in Australia, we provide a uniquely hands-on experience. You’ll gain real-world experience through regular school-based clinics that far exceed 80-hour placement requirement for teacher accreditation.
From our teaching clinics to the long list of career-long benefits we offer, you will be the best teacher you can be with UC.
Visit our dedicated UC Difference page to learn more.
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Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP schemes.
Visit our fees page for lots of useful information about eligibilty, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.
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