Learning and Teaching (Primary)

The Primary specialisation is offered from Semester 2, 2015. There will be no intakes for the Secondary specialisation in 2015.

Advance your teaching skills

USQ’s Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) allows you to specialise in teaching students between the ages of five to twelve years old. You will gain an extensive understanding of primary school teaching in Queensland and advanced and comprehensive masters level degree will allow you to graduate with a high degree of employability. 

Professional experience

There are 60 days of supervised professional experience placements and 20 days of an unsupervised internship at a 50 percent teaching load in a primary school or other approved educational context. You will also have the opportunity to undertake some of your professional experience overseas.. There is also the opportunity to complete some of your practical experience in regional and Indigenous locations.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Learning and Teaching are eligible for teacher registration.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

Units

Core courses

9

Primary Specialisation courses7

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

EDM5000Planning for Learning 

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments 

EDM5001Understanding Learners & Learning

EDM5002Diversity in Educational Contexts

EDM8000Assessment for Learning

EDM8002Special Educational Needs

EDM8004Teacher Identity

EDM5100Professional Experience 1: Emerging Practitioner

EDM8100Professional Experience 2: Educational Communities

Primary Specialisation:

EDX2170English Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDM5003Science Curriculum & Pedagogy

EDM5005Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogy Studies 1

EDM8006Primary Curriculum Studies 

EDM8005Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogy Studies 2

EDM8007Literacies Learning in Diverse Contexts 

EDM8008Inquiring Through the Humanities 

Entry requirements

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education.
• applicants must show how their prior studies meet these requirements by submitting a completedTeaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB) with their application. 
• Minimum IELTS score of 7.5 with no component below 7.0 (for applicants for whom English is not their first language) in any of the 4 skill areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education.
• applicants must show how their prior studies meet these requirements by submitting a completedTeaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB) with their application.
• Minimum IELTS score of 7.5 with no component below 7.0 (for applicants for whom English is not their first language) in any of the 4 skill areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.