This is a two-year teacher preparation program for students who already hold a tertiary degree. This course focuses on foundational studies in education and pedagogy and studies relevant to the primary school curriculum with an emphasis on literacy/English language and numeracy. Curriculum study areas include the arts, English, geography, health and physical education, history, ICT, mathematics, and science. Students must attend prescribed professional placements in primary schools during the course. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current information, visit Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary).
The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.
External students must attend a 3-day intensive induction course at the Townsville or Cairns campus.
A Queensland Working with Children Card (Blue Card) is required; refer to institution. All students must meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) standard prior to their final placement and Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA). Refer to https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the minimum English language requirements; refer to institution.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; LANTITE Literacy status; LANTITE Numeracy status; Prior study; Prior study in a particular field of education; Teaching Personal Statement
Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution which includes the equivalent of at least one full year of study in areas appropriate to the curriculum demands of primary teaching in Australian schools. All applicants must also satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria. Applicants’ non-academic capabilities will be assessed by QTAC.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
Primary School teacher.
2 years Full time or 4 years Part time