Financial support as you study

The Australian and Queensland governments offer scholarships for new students looking to start teaching, to support you while you study the Master of Teaching.

Turn to Teaching internship program

Commonwealth teaching scholarship


Develop your skills and confidence

'QUT made me think and be creative with how I structure and manage my classroom. This has made me confident to take calculated risks and try different things to engage my students. The behaviour management techniques I learned at QUT and the real-world connections I made helped me secure a teaching position.'

Kathleen Liddell
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Financial support as you study

The Australian and Queensland governments offer scholarships for new students looking to start teaching, to support you while you study the Master of Teaching.

Turn to Teaching internship program

Commonwealth teaching scholarship


Develop your skills and confidence

'QUT made me think and be creative with how I structure and manage my classroom. This has made me confident to take calculated risks and try different things to engage my students. The behaviour management techniques I learned at QUT and the real-world connections I made helped me secure a teaching position.'

Kathleen Liddell

Complement your existing knowledge

'After completing a music degree and accumulating valuable experience in a music studio, I had a strong ambition to expand my educational influence to students in a wider classroom setting. This aspiration led me to pursue a Master of Teaching at QUT. It was great to be taught by lecturers and tutors who demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching.'

Natalie Chow, Hong Kong
Master of Teaching (Primary) graduate

Read more about Natalie's story

Develop your skills and confidence

'QUT made me think and be creative with how I structure and manage my classroom. This has made me confident to take calculated risks and try different things to engage my students. The behaviour management techniques I learned at QUT and the real-world connections I made helped me secure a teaching position.'

Kathleen Liddell

Highlights

  • Prepares you to become a primary school teacher if you already have a degree in another field.
  • Gain key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow.
  • Undertake professional experience placements in schools.

Highlights

  • Prepares you to become a primary school teacher if you already have a degree.
  • Gain key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow.
  • Undertake professional experience placements in schools.

Applicants to QUT's Master of Teaching who have completed a degree in education or a course that leads to teacher registration are now eligible to be considered for entry into the course.

Other non-academic requirements for Initial Teacher Education programs have been suspended for 2025, such as a teaching personal statement, the online questionnaire and the senior science prerequisite into early childhood and primary teaching programs.

Please review the requirements section for further information on 2025 entry.

Why choose this course?

This course will set you on the path to a primary teaching career if you have a bachelor degree.

The course complements the content knowledge obtained from your previous qualification, and the breadth of life and other experiences you can draw on in the teaching profession. You will be well prepared for your Professional Experience placements in real school settings and you'll also be supported by a supervising teacher in the classroom.

Learn more about studying education at QUT

 

Real-world learning

Professional experience 

We organise professional experience placements to give you the opportunity to work in a range of real school classrooms and other settings, supervised by practising professional educators. 

These experiences help you to develop your capabilities as you progress through the course. You can choose where you complete your professional experience from a variety of locations, including South-East Queensland, rural and remote schools, interstate, and overseas. You will be required to undertake the majority of your supervised professional experience in Australian school settings. You can select from a range of experiences to align with your interests and career goals. 

Find out more about professional experience 

 

More real-world experience 

You may also have the opportunity to gain extra experience through other programs offered by QUT including the School Readiness Immersion program, and visits to rural and remote schools and communities through the QUT Centre of Learning and Wellbeing Rural and Remote Community Engagement Program. 

Learn more about QUT’s real world learning 

 

Real-world learning

You may also have the opportunity to gain extra experience through other programs offered by QUT including the School Readiness Immersion program, and visits to rural and remote schools and communities through the QUT Centre of Learning and Wellbeing Rural and Remote Community Engagement Program. 

Learn more about QUT’s real world learning 

Learn from the best

You’ll learn from inspiring and innovative lecturers who are committed to providing a quality experience for the teachers of the future. Our lecturers have real-world experience and have a wealth of knowledge and advice to set you on the right path. 

We’ve been recognised among the nation’s most outstanding teaching and learning programs.  

Learn more about learning from the best 

 

Explore this course

What to expect

A future-focussed philosophy ensures you’ll have the key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow. Your professional identity will also be developed during the course and as a graduate you’ll be prepared to manage classrooms, key relationships, and your own personal wellbeing. You will also undertake a primary specialisation in literacy as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The specialisation will enhance your skills in this national area of priority for primary schools.

Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study education and where a QUT degree can take you.

 

A future-focussed philosophy ensures you’ll have the key capabilities to be an innovative teacher in the primary classrooms of today and tomorrow. Your professional identity will also be developed during the course and as a graduate you’ll be prepared to manage classrooms, key relationships, and your own personal wellbeing. You will also undertake a primary specialisation in literacy as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The specialisation will enhance your skills in this national area of priority for primary schools.

Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study education and where a QUT degree can take you.

Professional experience 

We organise professional experience placements to give you the opportunity to work in a range of real school classrooms and other settings, supervised by practising professional educators. 

These experiences help you to develop your capabilities as you progress through the course. You can choose where you complete your professional experience from a variety of locations, including South-East Queensland, rural and remote schools, interstate, and overseas. You will be required to undertake the majority of your supervised professional experience in Australian school settings. You can select from a range of experiences to align with your interests and career goals. 

Find out more about professional experience 

Flexible delivery

Depending on where you live, you can choose on campus, external, or a blended approach to study that accommodates your other commitments and your preferred learning style.

If you choose external study you’ll be part of an online learning community and in regular contact with our expert teaching staff. QUT provides a  variety of online learning environments where you will participate fully, receive expert knowledge and guidance, and have easy access to course content.

You can undertake Professional Experience placements in your home region and the schedule will be released well in advance so you can plan  ahead. If you need to borrow resources from the QUT Library, these can be posted to your home address.

Evening on campus classes may be available for some units.

 

Real-world facilities

Experience our state-of-the-art Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching, you’ll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere, a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.

To prepare you to be an inspiring, innovative and confident teacher for the future, you’ll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual research.

Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.

Learn more about QUT’s education precinct 

 

Specialisation for primary teaching 

You will undertake a primary specialisation as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in literacy. This will enhance your skills in a national area of priority for a primary school setting. 

Real-world facilities

Experience our state-of-the-art Education Precinct at the heart of Kelvin Grove campus. With five levels dedicated to world-class teaching, you’ll have access to imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive learning spaces. A centrepiece of the Precinct is the Sphere, a digital LED globe suspended over two floors with a changing menu of innovative visual content.

To prepare you to be an inspiring, innovative and confident teacher for the future, you’ll be able to experiment and innovate in preparation for professional experiences in schools. The spaces facilitate just the right balance of collaborative learning, interaction and quiet individual research.

Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to push boundaries, be curious and innovate. Qualities you will in turn foster in the students you teach.

Learn more about QUT’s education precinct 

 

Specialisation for primary teaching 

You will undertake a primary specialisation as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in literacy. This will enhance your skills in a national area of priority for a primary school setting. 

 

Financial support while you study

Our teaching scholarships can help you succeed through financial support, work experience and exciting networking opportunities. 

  • Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship - The Australian Government is supporting new students looking to start teaching, by providing $40,000 for full-time Bachelor of Education students or $20,000 for full-time Master of Teaching students. Learn more about the scholarship

  • Turn to Teaching Internship Program - The Queensland Government offers additional support to study this course through the Turn to Teaching Program. Successful applicants will receive a $20,000 scholarship, a paid internship and an offer of a permanent teaching position upon graduation. Learn more about the program

Work Integrated Learning

During this course you will be required to complete 60days (420 hours) of professional experience placements.

Work Integrated Learning

During this course you will be required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 420 hours) of professional experience placements.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

As a primary specialist, you will be prepared to teach all years in a primary school (Prep to Year 6). Your qualification can also allow you to work in other locations in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition

This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration. Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency levels. Further information is available from relevant registering bodies.

Early exit

If you decide you do not wish to complete a course that leads to teacher registration you can consider an option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies as an alternative education qualification.

Possible careers

  • Community education officer
  • Deputy principal
  • Educator
  • Head of department
  • Primary school teacher
  • School principal
  • Trainer

Details and units

The 192 credit point course is comprised of:

  • Core units - 168 credit points (14 units)
  • A primary specialisation in English/Literacy - 24 credit points (2 units).

Core units are comprised of psychology, sociology, curriculum and professional experience units, which have compulsory practicum placement or work-integrated learning components.

The 192 credit point course is comprised of:

  • Core units - 168 credit points (14 units)
  • A primary specialisation in English/Literacy - 24 credit points (2 units).

Core units are comprised of psychology, sociology, curriculum and professional experience units, which have compulsory practicum placement or work-integrated learning components.

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
93.00

Admission to the course is based on prior study in addition to a selection rank.

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code
EU40
QTAC code
424301
CRICOS code
084582M
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry
February
Entry
February
Deferment

You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.

Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree.

You must also have completed eight semester units (one year of full-time study) relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts (music, drama, dance, media arts and visual arts), languages, health, physical education and technologies.

Selection ranks

You will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses will not be considered for this course.

Find out more about how to Apply with Higher Education Study

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you're eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank

Overseas qualifications

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If your previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

  • IELTS (Academic): 7.5 or better overall with speaking and listening subscores of 8.0 or better and no other subscore below 7.0

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Deferment

You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale (where 4 is a Pass); and

You must also have completed at least one year full-time study relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts (music, drama, dance, media arts and visual arts), languages, health and physical education and technologies.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 7.5
Listening 8
Reading 7
Writing 7
Speaking 8
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 191
Listening 200
Reading 185
Writing 185
Speaking 200
PTE Academic
Overall 73
Listening 79
Reading 65
Writing 65
Speaking 79
TOEFL iBT
Overall 105
Listening 28
Reading 24
Writing 27
Speaking 26
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 7.5 8 7 7 8
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		191 200 185 185 200
PTE Academic 73 79 65 65 79
TOEFL iBT 105 28 24 27 26

Advanced standing

If you intend to apply for advanced standing (credit) you can view more information and find out how to apply.

Course requirements

Literacy and numeracy

You will need to successfully achieve the benchmarks on the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to satisfy course completion requirements. Successfully achieving the literacy and numeracy benchmark is a requirement to graduate from the course. You are expected to attempt the Test in your first year of enrolment. 

From 2024, the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) permits recognition of First Nations language proficiency by the relevant cultural authority as an acceptable alternative standard to LANTITE. Students who are proficient in an Australian First Nations language can use this as an alternative in place of all LANTITE requirements

For more information view additional course requirements.

 

Blue card

This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.

More about blue card requirements

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $4,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $34,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

Browse all scholarships

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

You may also be eligible for

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