Monash has been ranked the sixth best university in the world at which to study Education in the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This ranking is based on academic peer reviews, employer reviews and citations per research paper from academic staff. As a student in the Faculty of Education, you will learn from leading academics and researchers and will have access to the latest teaching and learning technology and student support services.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) prepares graduates from a range of disciplines for a career as a primary school teacher. If you want to take on one of society's most important, rewarding and challenging roles, our master's program in primary teaching is ideal for you.

You will be part of a dynamic faculty that marries research
rigour with experience. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced primary education academics and leading researchers.

You will build on strengths developed in your undergraduate degree and learn how to plan and deliver educational programs for primary school children. You will develop teaching skills and knowledge in learning areas as mathematics, the arts, English, history, science, health and well-being, and information and communication technologies.

You will also spend time in primary settings and develop knowledge on how primary children learn and develop. When you graduate you will have the skills and knowledge to teach children to develop their creative, physical, intellectual and social abilities, as well as their literacy and numeracy skills.

As part of the course, you will complete two depth units. Depth units are completed in the last semester of study - you have three steams to choose from:

Advanced professional learning: Gives you the opportunity to select units in areas you're interested in to advance your professional knowledge. You can select from approved postgraduate level units including: literacy studies, educational technologies, music education, math and science education, TESOL, inclusive and special education, gifted education and more.

Professional inquiry: Provides you with the opportunity to work with a school to investigate an educational issue that is of mutual interest. Together with the school you will develop and implement a project that will benefit the school community.

Research: This option develops your understanding of research and allows you to undertake a research project that can then lead to doctoral (PhD) studies. The first unit expands your understanding and appreciation of educational research perspectives, methods and research ethics. The second unit involves a research project of a topic of your interest, drawing from knowledge gained from the first unit.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Monash has been ranked the sixth best university in the world at which to study Education in the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This ranking is based on academic peer reviews, employer reviews and citations per research paper from academic staff. As a student in the Faculty of Education, you will learn from leading academics and researchers and will have access to the latest teaching and learning technology and student support services

Secondary school teachers perform one of society's most responsible roles. They guide, mentor and educate adolescents at a crucial stage of their learning lives. Our program prepares you to teach in secondary schools, while also allowing you to build on the skills developed in your undergraduate degree.

You will be part of a dynamic faculty that marries research rigour with experience. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced secondary education academics and leading researchers.

The Master of Teaching will build on strengths acquired in your undergraduate degree. You will study the foundations of education along with two specialist areas drawn from your previous tertiary studies. These specialisms will ultimately be what you are qualified to teach in secondary schools.

An wide range of specialist teaching areas are available for students to choose from including: accounting, biology, business management, chemistry, drama, economics, English, English as a second language (ESL), geography, health, history, information technology/computing, Jewish studies, languages other than English (LOTE), legal studies, mathematics, media studies, music, outdoor education, physical education, physics, science, social education and visual arts. For more information, please see our list of specialist teaching areas and prerequisites.

To be assessed for specialist teaching areas prior to applying we recommend visiting the VIT website where they will assess your eligibility for a fee.

Your studies will focus on adolescent learning, classroom teaching and practice, education and society, and curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation. Core units include education policy and practice, the theory and practice of learning and teaching, fostering student engagement, and the teacher as a professional.

As part of the course, you will complete two method units and two depth units. Depth units are completed in the last semester of study - you have three streams to choose from:

Advanced professional learning: Gives you the opportunity to select units in areas you're interested in to advance your professional knowledge. You can select from approved postgraduate level units including: literacy studies, educational technologies, music education, math and science education, TESOL, inclusive and special education, gifted education and more.

Professional inquiry: Provides you with the opportunity to work with a school to investigate an educational issue that is of mutual interest. Together with the school you will develop and implement a project that will benefit the school community.

Research: This option develops your understanding of research and allows you to undertake a research project that can then lead to doctoral (PhD) studies. The first unit expands your understanding and appreciation of educational research perspectives, methods and research ethics. The second unit involves a research project of a topic of your interest, drawing from knowledge gained from the first unit.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification.

Students are also required to qualify for two single teaching specialist areas, or one double teaching specialist area. See the faculty website for more information.

Applicants should also indicate that they will accept any teaching area for which they are deemed qualified.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Today's educators are expected to be lifelong learners, able to adapt to global changes in education where routines and boundaries are often challenged.

You will explore the relationship between research and practice, encouraging you to analyse issues of interest to you. If you have an interest in research, but have not completed a major research project and would like to eventually progress to doctoral studies in education - this course is suited to you.

You will complete two coursework units, including a compulsory core research methods unit, and a thesis of up to 20-25,000 words. We provide a wide range of specialisations to suit your career aspirations.

There are many research areas offered in this program including; early childhood, primary and secondary education, gifted and special education, information and communication technology in education, international education, leadership and policy development, literacy studies, mathematics and science education, music education, school and organisational leadership, work and learning studies, educational and developmental psychology, counselling, mentoring and coaching, professional development studies, teaching English as a foreign or second language and sport and outdoor recreation.

Entry Requirements

Four years of full-time equivalent University study at Monash University or any other recognised tertiary institution in education or a relevant field (either through a double degree or undergraduate degree plus Graduate Diploma or an honours year) with an upper H2B (a mark of 65 or above). Where the prior study does not include an honours year it should include a research component equivalent to that of an honours year, or qualifications or experience that GRC considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The PhD program offered in the Faculty of Arts enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. When completed, this research must make a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on their chosen topic.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year)or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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