Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree that will give you the skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting. The degree is designed to build upon tertiary qualifications and experience, enabling students to complete a teaching qualification in as little as 2 years. This course is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board, and is recognised in all Australian states and territories.
Master of Teaching students can specialise in primary or secondary teaching.
The secondary teaching specialisation requires students to choose two curriculum teaching areas, which are determined by the discipline(s) undertaken in the student’s undergraduate degree.
You will be required to undertake a number of Professional Experience placements totalling 60 days. This will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical skills that you have learnt in a safe and supportive environment.
The Master of Teaching is available on-campus in Hobart and fully online- by distance. Not sure if you want to study online or on-campus? We offer flexible study options that allow you to choose how and where you study, depending on your needs.
Specialisations
"The Master of Teaching allowed me to get straight into teaching. UTAS offered a really flexible program, it's been great. "
Coleen Cole
If you’re interested in studying the Master of Teaching you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
Domestic Students
The minimum entry requirements, for all students, is the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institute.
Primary specialisation
Subject content studies in your initial degree should contain a minimum of one year of study relevant to at least one of the key learning areas of the Primary school curriculum. The Key Learning areas are listed below
Key Learning Areas - The Key Learning Areas are: English; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Human Society and its Environment; Creative and Practical Arts; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, and Languages other than English.
Secondary specialisation
The first teaching specialisation requires at least three years of degree level study leading to a completed bachelor degree, including, at least, two units at third year (advanced) level or above.
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The second teaching specialisation requires at least two years of degree level study, including, at least, two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above.
Curriculum areas: These entry requirements relate to the following secondary curriculum areas all of which can be studied as either a first or second teaching specialisation: English; Mathematics; Science; SOSE; LOTE; Arts (Visual Art; Drama; Music; Media; Arts).
Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.
More information about admission requirements can be find on the Admissions web page.
International Students
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, international students who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Master of Teaching requires an (IELTS) average of 7.5 with no band lower than 7.0 and Listening and Speaking at 8.0.
More information is available at the international future student’s website.
Additional pre-requisites:Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)
All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.
This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.
Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.
Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Master of Teaching students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE).