Master of Teaching

Requirements

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Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

1. Applicants’ qualifications must meet the requirements for admission for:
   1. secondary specialisation: Graduate study as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptor 2.1.1 (Subject Content Knowledge) or be able to meet these requirements by completing no more than two units which on all occasions will be undertaken as part of the degree; or
   2. primary specialisation: Graduate study as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptor 2.1.1 (Subject Content Knowledge)
   3. early childhood (Birth to 5 years) specialisation: Graduate study in an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
2. Applicants to the Primary or Secondary Specialisation must undertake the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.

To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must satisfy one of the following criteria:

1. have completed senior secondary study to the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 or have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study) at AQF diploma equivalent or higher where:
   1. the country where those studies were undertaken is listed in the Rules Relating to Awards – Rule 2 – English Language Proficiency Requirements and
   2. the language of instruction was English; or
2. achieved a minimum test score, within two (2) years of the date of application for admission, equal to or above the minimum listed below:
   1. International English Language Test System (IELTS). The applicant must have a minimum overall score of 7.0, including a minimum result of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing modules; or
   2. International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR). The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing; or
3. successfully completed SCU’s Preparing for Success Program.

To register as a Teacher with the NSW Education Standards Authority the minimum English language requirements are:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic)
  • A minimum score of 7 is needed in reading and writing
  • A minimum score of 8 is needed in speaking and listening.
  • This equates to an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, or
• The International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)
  • A score of Level 4 is needed in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, undertaken at approved testing sites where the assessment is teacher focused.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Teaching students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:

• 1 Specialisation (192 credit points) in Primary or Early Childhood or Secondary and
• 3 Professional Experience units (0 credit points) or
• 2 Professional Experience units (0 credit points) with the Early Childhood Specialisation

and Primary and Secondary Specialisations must also meet:

• Both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.
• The English language proficiency requirements for teacher registration in Australia.

The Course Coordinator must be satisfied that the requirements for the first specialisation have been met to undertake a second two (2) unit sequential Secondary Curriculum Specialisation.

Permission to undertake a professional experience placement requires meeting all academic and non-academic requirements as stipulated by the University and relevant accreditation bodies.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) in the Early Childhood Specialisation comprising 8 coursework units and 2 professional placement units.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) in the Primary or Secondary Specialisation.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Master of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) in the Primary or Secondary Specialisation.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

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