From August 2025 you can apply as a domestic student for entry to Adelaide University in 2026.
Applications for 2026 will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. A direct application process will be available for 100% online degrees at a later date. In the meantime, you could start your degree at UniSA or the University of Adelaide and continue at Adelaide University.
Why Master of Teaching (Primary)?
Many people remember that one exceptional teacher who made a lasting impact. With a Master of Teaching (Primary), you could be that teacher. Learn to ignite curiosity, encourage discovery, and help your students see the world in new ways.
You’ll need enthusiasm, flexibility, empathy, and a passion for growing and sharing knowledge. If you have these qualities, our degree will take care of the rest. It’s a comprehensive program that teaches across the Australian Curriculum and includes 65 days of practical placements – so you’ll be ready to inspire students from Reception to Year 6, in just two years of postgraduate study.
Overview
This degree prepares you to excel in the classroom and beyond. As a primary school teacher, you’ll help young students learn and reach their potential – but you’ll also become a valued and integral part of your community.
With Adelaide University’s Master of Teaching (Primary), you will become a qualified teacher, educating students from Reception to Year 6 across all subjects within the Australian Curriculum.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in teaching theories and methods alongside extensive practical experiences to build your skills in real classrooms. You’ll explore educational philosophies to develop your own unique teaching style. You’ll learn how to support your students by creating safe, inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms. And with 65 days of placements across two years, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to step straight into your teaching career.
Key features
Become a qualified primary school teacher for Reception to Year 6.- Teach across the Australian Curriculum subject areas.
- Gain practical skills in 520 hours of placement.
- Learn in purpose-built modern learning spaces.
- Develop inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Graduate eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB).
What you'll learn
Our Master of Teaching (Primary) is a two-year pathway to becoming an inspiring and effective primary school teacher. Graduate qualified and ready to educate children from Reception (the foundation year of school) to Year 6 in government and non-government primary schools across Australia and internationally.
Throughout your studies, you’ll explore the history and philosophies of primary education, understanding how past methods have shaped modern teaching. Discover how young brains acquire knowledge and develop proven ways to help your students process and store new information.
You’ll learn how to engage with your students safely and inclusively, and how to build respectful and harmonious classrooms. You’ll gain leadership and advocacy skills to support children of all abilities and backgrounds. With First Nations perspectives embedded throughout the degree, you’ll also develop sensitive and culturally responsive teaching practices.
With access to specialised facilities including science labs, technology rooms, physical education spaces and arts performance areas, you’ll learn to teach across all core subjects within the Australian Curriculum.
Throughout your studies, you’ll complete 520 hours of professional placements across 30 days in your first year and 35 in your second year. These experiences take place in a variety of school environments and will allow you to prepare classes, teach real students and build your skills.
Please note, a Working With Children Check (police check) is required for all students to undertake placements and to graduate.
What courses you'll study
You're required to complete 96 units to complete your degree, across a mix of core courses, elective and work integrated learning. A list of indicative courses is provided below.
Complete exactly 84 units from the following:
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English and EALD Education: Learning to Read | EDUC6010 | 6 |
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Mathematics Education 1 | EDUC6013 | 6 |
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Brain, Learning and Education | EDUC5109 | 6 |
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Children in Families and Communities | EDUC5121 | 6 |
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Classroom Management | EDUC6008 | 6 |
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First Nations Peoples and Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching | INDG5000 | 6 |
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Inclusive education and Responsive Teaching | EDUC6014 | 6 |
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Curriculum and Pedagogies 1: Arts, HASS and Languages Education | EDUC6101 | 6 |
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Curriculum and Pedagogies 2: Health and PE, Design and Technologies | EDUC6102 | 6 |
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Science Education | EDUC6012 | 6 |
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English: Literacies and Literatures | EDUC6006 | 6 |
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Mathematics Education 2 | EDUC6007 | 6 |
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English: Text production and Writing Genres | EDUC4007 | 6 |
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Professional Experience Placement G2 | EDUC6903 | 6 |
Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
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Effective Pedagogical Practices and Engaging Young Learners and Guiding Behaviour | EDUC5101 | 6 |
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Professional Experience Placement F1 | EDUC6902 | 6 |
Career outcomes
You will graduate with a qualification recognised by the Teacher Registration Board of South Australia. This qualification will enable you to teach students from Reception to Year 6 in schools across Australia and internationally.
Industry trends
Now is the perfect time to pursue a career as a primary school teacher. Job opportunities are plentiful throughout Australia, with many regional schools offering attractive financial benefits and incentives to draw in skilled educators.
Primary education in Australia is state-governed, and registered primary teachers work with students from Reception to Year 6 to deliver lessons across seven key areas of the Australian national curriculum.
Adelaide University’s Master of Teaching (Primary) degree responds to the high demand for primary teachers both locally and globally. Its comprehensive and innovative program is designed to train teachers who are confident, responsive and adaptable to the evolving demands of modern education.
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.
How to apply
FAQs
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Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
