Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree that gives 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 18 months with our new fast track options.
Your studies are informed by internationally renowned research in English literacy, inclusive education, arts and creativity, regional and rural education, and other areas inspired by the unique challenges and opportunities of education in Tasmania.
This course is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. Practice your teaching skills in a safe and supportive environment with 60 days of professional experience placements in classrooms, graduating with the confidence to inspire the next generation.
If you select a secondary teaching specialisation you'll choose two curriculum teaching areas, which are determined by the Major or Specialisation undertaken in the your undergraduate degree.
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.
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.
Additional pre-requisites:
Primary teaching proficiency
Your initial degree should contain a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching proficiency areas.
Secondary teaching specialisation
Completion of the secondary teaching stream requires two teaching specialisations. The first teaching specialisation requires a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching specialisations. The second teaching specialisation requires at least a minor or equivalent, including at least two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above. Some specialisations, such as Science, will required a major or equivalent.
More detail regarding proficiency and specialisation requirements can be found below under "Entry Requirements".
Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.
Additional units
If your initial degree does not meet the requirements of a proficiency or specialisation, you may be offered the opportunity to complete additional undergraduate units either prior to or concurrently with your Master of Teaching in order to meet the requirements. Your offer letter will specify any additional units you will need to complete.
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)
Primary proficiencies:
| Primary Proficiency area | Discipline Study |
|---|---|
| English | English studies (literature/textual) and may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media, or film. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Humanities and social sciences with units drawn from Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, business, civics, commerce, cultural studies, economics, geography, government, history, legal studies, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. |
| Mathematics | Pure or applied mathematics. Applicants with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Accounting can receive the Mathematics proficiency. |
| Science | Biology or chemistry or physics or environmental science or geology. Applicants with a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Medicine can receive the Science proficiency. |
| The Arts | Visual arts, music, media art, theatre, or drama or dance. |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Physical education studies, health studies, health promotion, human movement studies, nutrition education, sports sciences. |
| Languages | A single language including study of the spoken and written language. |
| Technologies | Computing or computer technology. |
Secondary: First teaching area
| Specialisation | Minimum Discipline Study for Teaching Area |
| English | A major in English with at least three units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, film studies, drama/performance arts studies. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | A major in humanities or social sciences drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, geography, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. Business and Commerce can be paired with a second specialisation in Middle School Mathematics (or Mathematics where the requirement is met) |
| Mathematics | A major in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. |
| Science | A major in science including four units in a discipline (biology or physics or chemistry or earth and environmental science) including at least two units at 2nd year level or above. Engineering can be accepted for Science specialisation and MSM as second specialisation. |
| The Arts - Double Arts ** | A major in one of drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art |
| The Arts | A major in one of drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Not offered - no course provided. |
| Languages | A major in a language including study of the spoken and written language, Units counted towards the major must be above an introductory level of study. |
| Technologies | Not offered |
Secondary: Second Teaching area:
| Specialisation | Minimum Discipline Study for Teaching Area |
| English | A minor in English including at least two units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, or film studies, drama/performance arts studies. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | A minor in humanities or social sciences including units drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, business, commerce, civics, cultural studies, geography, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. |
| Mathematics | A minor in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. |
| Middle School Mathematics | Students coming from a Science or Business undergraduate background who have gained understanding in Mathematics (by the nature of their Science, Business, Commerce or Accounting units) may be considered for MSM. |
| Science | A major in science including four units in a discipline (biology or physics or chemistry or earth and environmental science) including at least two units at 2nd year level or above |
| The Arts - Double Arts | A minor in one of: drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art. |
| The Arts | A major or minor in one of: drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art. |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Not offered - no course offered. |
| Languages | A minor in a language including study of the spoken and written language, Units counted towards the minor must be above an introductory level of study. Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language. |
| Technologies | Not offered. |
International Students
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, international students who are nationals of 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.
Refer to more information at International future students.
Additional pre-requisites:
Primary teaching proficiency
Your initial degree should contain a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching proficiency areas.
Secondary teaching specialisation
Completion of the secondary teaching stream requires two teaching specialisations. The first teaching specialisation requires a major or equivalent in one of the available teaching specialisations. The second teaching specialisation requires at least a minor or equivalent, including at least two units at second year (Intermediate) level or above. Some specialisations, such as Science, will required a major or equivalent.
More detail regarding proficiency and specialisation requirements can be found below under "Entry Requirements".
Not sure how your major and curriculum areas match up? Contact us to discuss your options.
Additional units
If your initial degree does not meet the requirements of a proficiency or specialisation, you may be offered the opportunity to complete additional undergraduate units either prior to or concurrently with your Master of Teaching in order to meet the requirements. Your offer letter will specify any additional units you will need to complete.
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)
Primary proficiencies:
| Primary Proficiency area | Discipline Study |
|---|---|
| English | English studies (literature/textual) and may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media, or film. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Humanities and social sciences with units drawn from Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, business, civics, commerce, cultural studies, economics, geography, government, history, legal studies, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. |
| Mathematics | Pure or applied mathematics. Applicants with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Accounting can receive the Mathematics proficiency. |
| Science | Biology or chemistry or physics or environmental science or geology. Applicants with a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Medicine can receive the Science proficiency. |
| The Arts | Visual arts, music, media art, theatre, or drama or dance. |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Physical education studies, health studies, health promotion, human movement studies, nutrition education, sports sciences. |
| Languages | A single language including study of the spoken and written language. |
| Technologies | Computing or computer technology. |
Secondary: First teaching area
| Specialisation | Minimum Discipline Study for Teaching Area |
| English | A major in English with at least three units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, film studies, drama/performance arts studies. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | A major in humanities or social sciences drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, civics, cultural studies, geography, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. Business and Commerce can be paired with a second specialisation in Middle School Mathematics (or Mathematics where the requirement is met) |
| Mathematics | A major in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. |
| Science | A major in science including four units in a discipline (biology or physics or chemistry or earth and environmental science) including at least two units at 2nd year level or above. Engineering can be accepted for Science specialisation and MSM as second specialisation. |
| The Arts - Double Arts ** | A major in one of drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art |
| The Arts | A major in one of drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Not offered - no course provided. |
| Languages | A major in a language including study of the spoken and written language, with no more than two units at Introductory level. |
| Technologies | Not offered |
Secondary: Second Teaching area:
| Specialisation | Minimum Discipline Study for Teaching Area |
| English | A minor in English including at least two units of a strong core of textual studies including literature. Other units may include studies in communications, creative writing, linguistics, media studies, or film studies, drama/performance arts studies. |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | A minor in humanities or social sciences including units drawn from areas such as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, Asian or Pacific studies, business, commerce, civics, cultural studies, geography, government, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion studies, social communication and sociology. |
| Mathematics | A minor in pure or applied mathematics that must include algebra and calculus. One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone unit. Engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content. |
| Middle School Mathematics | Students coming from a Science or Business undergraduate background who have gained understanding in Mathematics (by the nature of their Science, Business, Commerce or Accounting units) may be considered for MSM. |
| Science | A major in science including four units in a discipline (biology or physics or chemistry or earth and environmental science) including at least two units at 2nd year level or above |
| The Arts - Double Arts | A minor in one of: drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art. |
| The Arts | A major or minor in one of: drama or theatre, music, visual art or media art. |
| Health & Physical Education (HPE) | Not offered - no course offered. |
| Languages | A minor in a language including study of the spoken and written language, completed at Intermediate or Advanced level. Native speakers of a language must hold an undergraduate degree and may obtain verification from an Australian university indicating that their level of competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture is equivalent to the completion of a major in that language. |
| Technologies | Not offered. |
Graduates of Master of Teaching are deemed to be qualified to teach in public and private sector schools in all states and territories of Australia by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Our graduates work with students from Prep to Grade 6 (Primary specialisation) or Grade 7 to 12 (Secondary Specialisation), throughout Australia and overseas.
The Master of Teaching requires the completion of 200 credit points in either the Primary or Secondary stream.
In the Master of Teaching (Primary) you will complete
In the Master of Teaching (Secondary) you will complete:
Both streams can be completed full-time or part-time over 2-5 years or through a Fast-Track pathway over 18 months for students commencing in Semester 1. The Course Planner provides recommended study plans for students seeking to complete on the 18 months fast-track pathway, as well as full and part-time study patterns for students commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
As a result of visa conditions, International Students may not be eligible to complete the Fast-Track pathway and should seek course advice via uConnect before commencing.
If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here. Your course planner gives you a visual representation of your course and will help you plan which units to enrol in and when.
For course planners from previous years, refer to the handbook entry for that year.