Turn your passion into a rewarding career in education.
About the course
Interested in becoming a qualified teacher? Bring your passion to life and step into the classroom with UC’s Master of Teaching, specialising in Primary or Secondary Education (M. Ed.).
Building upon your bachelor’s qualification, open the doors to best-in-class teaching practice that brings together comprehensive theoretical knowledge and extensive classroom experience. With flexible study options available, you’ll have the ultimate study-work-life balance. Complete your studies in just two years full-time, with the option to start teaching after your first year with a Permit to Teach (PTT). This allows you to complete your final year while gaining valuable on-the-job experience*.
Be prepared for real-world teaching through simulations, placements, problem-based learning, and case studies that uncover the power of innovation, inclusivity and advocacy for students. Graduate classroom-ready with a fully accredited qualification by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
*Conditions apply.
The UC Difference
Discover the UC Difference for enhanced practical learning.
Innovative teaching methods
Be supported to engage in real-life scenarios of planning, teaching and reflecting.
Industry accredited
Fully accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
The UC Difference
Discover the UC Difference for enhanced practical learning.
Innovative teaching methods
Be supported to engage in real-life scenarios of planning, teaching and reflecting.
Industry accredited
Fully accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
Master key teaching skills crucial for lesson planning and effective teaching methods for the real world.
Become a leader within the field and possess critical thinking, collaboration, reasoning and reflection skills on teaching practice and theory.
Empower the next generation with knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
Champion participation and inclusion to create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Graduate with an accredited degree supported by the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
Earn, learn and teach with UC's School-based Teaching Education Program (UC STEP). UC STEP offers you the unique opportunity to undertake paid school-based work all while studying a Master of Primary or Secondary Teaching. From day one, you'll work as a paid Learning Support Assistant (LSA), and by your second year, transition into a teaching role with a Permit to Teach (PTT), gaining invaluable hands-on experience and the skills needed to succeed in the classroom.
With a $20,000 scholarship and guidance from experienced mentors, UC STEP equips you to build a rewarding career in education.
Choose the study methods that suit you. UC offers three different study methods to ensure you can balance your work, lifestyle and study, all on your terms.
UC’s education degrees can be completed in one of three study modes:
- Online: All online study with in-person school-based and on-country experiences in the ACT region.
- Blended: Blend of online and in-person study, with school-based and on-country experiences in the ACT region.
- On-campus: All in-person study with in-person school-based and on-country experiences in the ACT region.
Discover UC's Master of Primary Teaching.
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Online learning with Canberra-based placements
Make a real difference and shape future generations.
Be classroom-ready before you graduate.
Enter an industry in demand for skilled educators.
Make a real difference and shape future generations.
Be classroom-ready before you graduate.
Enter an industry in demand for skilled educators.
UC is a nationally recognised leader in Education, with a unique focus on practical education experiences. Through The UC Difference, we’re the only place in Australia where you’ll go above and beyond the standard hours of in school placements and experience life-long benefits throughout your career. Supported by expert academic staff, you’ll join a group of your peers and engage in cycles of planning, teaching and reflecting so that you’ll be better prepared for the workforce.
From day one of your studies, you’ll gain access to a whole suite of benefits that will prepare you for a long and fulfilling career in Education, with ongoing support even after you graduate.
Education is for everyone
UC is 7th in the world for reducing inequalities. (THE Impact Rankings, 2024).
Backed by research
Research at UC is ranked #1 in the Australia for industry collaboration (The Australian, 2022).
We're #1 in Canberra
For postgraduate skills development and full time employment (GUG, 2024).
Education is for everyone
UC is 7th in the world for reducing inequalities. (THE Impact Rankings, 2024).
Backed by research
Research at UC is ranked #1 in the Australia for industry collaboration (The Australian, 2022).
We're #1 in Canberra
For postgraduate skills development and full time employment (GUG, 2024).
At UC our Teacher Education courses are not like any others in Australia.
Designed to give you more contact with schools than any other Teacher Education course in Australia, we provide a uniquely hands-on experience. You’ll gain real-world experience through regular school-based clinics that far exceed 80-hour placement requirement for teacher accreditation.
From our teaching clinics to the long list of career-long benefits we offer, you will be the best teacher you can be with UC.
Visit our dedicated UC Difference page to learn more.
Semester 1, 2025: 3 February 2025
Semester 2, 2025: 28 July 2025
Do you want more info on application dates? Find out all you need to know on the course pages below.
Entrants to graduate entry programs must have a discipline-specific bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision. For full entry requirements, please visit the course page for your preferred specialisation.
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