Course

Master of Teaching (Primary)

The University of Queensland · Brisbane · St Lucia Campus · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
St Lucia Campus · St Lucia
City
Brisbane, Queensland
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
22 Feb 2027 · Semester 1
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 45,792 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1, 2027 Starts 22 February 2027 St Lucia Campus
Earlier start dates this year (1)
  • Semester 1, 2026 Started 23 February 2026 St Lucia Campus

Academic entry requirements

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, which includes one year of full-time equivalent study in areas relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum in Australian schools (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Please refer to the School of Education website for further information on entry requirements and becoming a teacher.

Scholarships at The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland publishes 4 verified scholarships open to international students. It does not state which programs they apply to in a form we can check against this course, so we have not claimed any of them apply here.

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About this course

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a teacher preparation program specifically designed for people with an undergraduate degree to qualify as a primary school teacher. The program is ideal for those looking for a career change or who wish to follow their passion for teaching. The program consists of periods of on-campus lectures, tutorials and workshops, alternated with blocks of professional placements in schools. Strong emphasis is placed on classroom practice with placements designed to provide opportunity for professional development and learning for growth into the role of beginning teacher. All placements are supported by an expert team of university facilitators, whose role is to liaise, visit, observe practice, and support the pre-service teachers and school-based mentors. Students will gain the benefits of being taught by national and international award-winning lecturers and will be thoroughly prepared for a career in education through access to the latest innovations in teaching research taking place within UQ's School of Education.

Master of Teaching (Primary) is a masters course at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Queensland. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2026, Semester 1, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 45,792 for 2026 (indicative).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
5556
CRICOS
078819A

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.