Master of Primary Teaching

The program provides professional preparation for teaching in primary school (Prep to Year 6) settings. It is designed for graduates from a non-education background wishing to teach in this context.This postgraduate pre-service teacher education program is offered in intensive mode to enable completion in one and a half years or over two years full-time. The program provides professional preparation for teaching in primary school (Prep to Year 6) settings. It is designed for graduates from a non-education background wishing to teach in this context.The program covers the theory and practice of teaching concentrating on the characteristics of learners; the social and educational contexts of education; curriculum studies and professional experience in relevant settings.Note: The Australian Federal Government has mandated that all students of initial teacher education programs demonstrate they have been assessed as being in the top 30% of the adult population for personal literacy and numeracy. The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is administered and managed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). While this is not a requirement for admission, all students will need to organise and demonstrate a pass result in all components of the LANTITE prior to graduation.From 2025 all students will need to complete the LANTITE to be eligible to enrol into 7888EDN. There are four opportunities each year to sit LANTITE and students will need to plan ahead using the PEx calendar (Calendars and Handbooks (griffith.edu.au) to avoid clashes with first year professional experience times.Griffith University pays for the initial attempt for each component by preservice teachers who are currently enrolled in an initial education program at Griffith University. Preservice teachers should consult the ACER website for information about LANTITE testing, restrictions, and booking information at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/ Preservice teachers can find preparation materials for LANTITE on their program sites and on the ACER website.The Bridging maths for aspiring educators course caters to all students who need to meet the maths subject prerequisite for Griffith Initial Teacher Education program. Successful completion means you could commence your studies in the next available trimester. * [Find out more]Scholarships and support Take advantage of both Griffith University and Government scholarships offering a range of benefits¿from financial support, to mentoring, internships, and permanent employment opportunities. Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Scholarships of up to $40,000 for the Bachelor of Education, and $20,000 for the Master of Primary Teaching or Master of Secondary Teaching, are available through the Australian Government Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program . Turn to Teaching Internship ProgramStudents eligible for enrolment in the Master of Primary Teaching or Master of Secondary Teaching have the opportunity to apply for the Queensland Government Turn to Teaching Internship Program . Participants can fast-track their studies with financial assistance up to $20,000 and a paid teaching internship, where you'll receive classroom support and gain valuable professional experience. You may also secure a permanent teaching position in a Queensland state school upon completion. Griffith scholarships There are a wide variety of Griffith University scholarships available, providing financial support and more while you study.