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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).

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Course highlights

  

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).



Study our Master of Teaching online

With more online units than ever before, you’ll be able to take control of your work-life-study balance with ease at UC.

UC’s Master of Teaching can be completed in one of three different ways:

Online 

All online study with Canberra-based practical placement.

Blended

Mixture of online and in-person study with Canberra-based practical placement.

In person

All in-person study with in-person school-based experiences.



Specialisations

Master of Primary Teaching

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Master of Secondary Teaching

Discover UC's Master of Primary Teaching

Step closer to the classroom and learn more about your course.

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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.


Why study with UC


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).

The UC Difference

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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Meet your course convenor


Sally Rue, Program Director for Early Childhood and Primary Education at UC

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Upcoming intakes


Semester 1, 2024: 5 February 2024



Semester 2, 2024: 29July 2024



Do you want more info on application dates? Find out all you need to know on the course pages below.

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Entry requirements

Entrants to graduate entry programs must have a discipline-specific bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision.  For full entry requirements, please visit the course page for your preferred specialisation.  

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Fee help

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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Let's get learning

Ready to make a difference in education? Download a brochure or speak to our staff via email or over the phone.  

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