Overview

Your future career starts at Melbourne

Master of Teaching (Primary) graduates are ready for the challenging work of being a teacher and greatly sought after by schools in our extensive network. We are known for producing some of the best teachers in the country and often approached directly with job prospects. There are regular opportunities for teachers to move into roles that influence and shape the direction of a school, including leadership positions.

Key career outcomes

1. Become a primary teacher. Register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a primary teacher.
2. Specialist expertise. Gain specialised knowledge in literacy and mathematics education, ready to contribute your expertise in teaching these core competencies.
3. Leadership ready. You will graduate with the capabilities and confidence to move into leadership roles when the time comes.

Where can primary teaching take you?

As well as registering as a teacher, a Master of Teaching (Primary) can also lead to roles in:

• Children’s services coordination
• Policy development
• Quality regulation
• Assessment or positions involving early intervention for children with special needs.

Accreditation

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) according to the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Graduate Standards and Initial Teacher Education Program Standards. Graduates may apply for registration to teach in Australian schools.

Industry connections

You will build community and teaching connections, ready for your career in education.

• Rural and metropolitan interstate placement opportunities.
• Undertake a final-year professional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in your area of interest, with the opportunity to complete a non-school placement in a setting like a hospital, museum, art gallery, or more.
• Our extensive network of schools connects you directly with future employers.

Career support

Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.

Support includes:

• Personalised career consultations
• Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
• Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
• Networking events with alumni and professionals.

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Alumni profile

“The degree helped me to value best practiced and researched pedagogies. I believe that it has also helped me to become interested in the bigger picture of education and not simply in my own role in the classroom.”

— Jaselle Adeloju (Master of Teaching (Primary))

Further study

Make a difference through graduate research

Build on your masters qualification to pursue a graduate research degree through the Master of Education pathway. Supported by a globally connected research community, you’ll collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact.

Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.

Explore graduate research at Melbourne