Masters (Coursework)
Help children get the start they deserve; become a primary teacher. If you have an undergraduate degree and want to take the next step into teaching, a Swinburne Master of Teaching will qualify you to teach in primary schools across Australia. You will build on your prior study and develop effective teaching techniques that engage and inspire your students.
Led by experienced education professionals with recent or current teaching practice, this course combines online learning with teaching placements in in real school classrooms. Our students get great feedback from their placement schools - we ensure you are prepared and supported to make your placement a positive experience.
As a Swinburne Online student, you will also have access to unique development opportunities. These include the Swinburne Teachers and Regional Remote Schools (STARS) program, which is part of the Access Quality Teaching Initiative. The program will place you in professional experience placements in regional, remote and/or lower socio-educational advantage schools in Victoria, giving you valuable experience with a diverse range of educational communities.
When you graduate, you'll be qualified to practice as a primary teacher, with accreditation from the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
This course is not available to international students.
CASPer suitability tool
From 2018, under the new AITSL and government Initial Teacher Education (ITE) requirements, all students applying to ITE courses across Australia will need meet suitability for teaching (non-academic selection) criteria as a part of course entry criteria.
If you're looking to apply for our Master of Teaching (Primary) course, you will need to complete the CASPer suitability tool.
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Engage students through innovative and imaginative approaches to the curriculum.
Research MethodsDevelop a range of research methods that can be used to improve educational outcomes for students.
The Digital AgeDevelop a vision for contemporary teaching in a digital age.
Teaching the ChildTake on a holistic approach to focus on 'teaching the child' rather than 'teaching the subject'.
Classroom TechniquesHead into a school to teach independently, and research classroom techniques prior to graduation.
Educate students aged 5-12 years through classroom lessons and educational programs covering a variety of subjects.