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. |
