If you’re passionate about nurturing young, inquisitive children from prep to grade 6 and are motivated to make a genuine impact on future generations, Deakin's Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) is for you.

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) is typically 16 credit points.

The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) – your professional experience and previous qualifications – which can save you time and money

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood), students must complete the following:

• 15 core units (16 credit points)

In addition there is a 0 Credit Point Compulsory Unit (AAI018) for all students in the Faculty of Arts and Education and 2 x 0 Credit Points Compulsory Units, ELN010 and ELN011, for all Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education Students.

This course includes 90-days of supervised professional experience, and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment.

As one of the largest growing employment sectors in Australia, there are many career opportunities to explore. The knowledge and skills you’ll develop through the Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) prepare you well for a diverse range of industries and settings, including:

• teaching in public, independent or private schools
• arts, museums and learning centres
• corporate learning and development
• counselling
• human resources
• policy
• universities
• youth work

Entry will be based on performance in: Bachelor degree in a different discipline OR Bachelor degree in Secondary Teaching

IELTS: Band score of 7 (with no band less than 7) and speaking and listening of 7.5

TOEFL IBT: 94 Writing 27

PTE: 65 No less than 65 in each skill