Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (1773)
- Effective from: Autumn 2025
- Approved Abbreviation: MTeach(EarlyCh&Prim)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1773
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 071442G
This program applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is a postgraduate initial teaching qualification that provides students with the flexibility to teach in both early childhood education and care settings and primary schools (Kindergarten to Year 6). This degree focuses on the continuity of children’s learning from birth to 12 years across all curriculum areas, as they transition through educational settings. Students will learn how to foster children's creativity, curiosity, imagination, critical thinking and wellbeing and to engender a love of learning across all curriculum areas. The program prepares students for their teaching career by emphasising evidence-based pedagogical approaches and culturally responsive teaching practices that enable diverse learners to access learning experiences, effective prosocial and classroom management practices, and using assessment and feedback to guide and enhance student learning. Students will explore the significance of the diversity of children’s family and community contexts and gain the knowledge and skills to foster meaningful partnerships. Pedagogical leadership will be developed through 60 days of professional experience in early childhood education and care settings, and 30 days in primary schools.
Program Logic
The Program Logic is embedded throughout all Initial Teacher Education programs at Western Sydney University. It explains how each subject contributes to the journey to become a Graduate Teacher. The Program Logic includes three phases: Foundation, Development and Transition. In each of these phases, pre-service teachers develop essential knowledge and skills by learning about evidence-based pedagogies and practices, enabling their successful transition to teaching.
Foundation: Pre-service teachers will develop fundamental knowledge, skills, and attributes to support the beginning of their journey to become a teacher.
Development: Pre-service teachers will strengthen their pedagogical content knowledge, understanding of classroom management, and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
Transition: Pre-service teachers will consolidate and apply the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for success as a Graduate Teacher, using evidence to inform and strengthen pedagogical practice.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 160 credit points with a 1774 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Study Mode
Two and a half years full-time or five years part-time.
Program Advice
Enquirieseducation@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is a professional teaching qualification for students possessing a recognised and relevant bachelor degree. It has been accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as meeting all initial teacher education accreditation standards including the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Teacher level. This program has also been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Applicants wishing to graduate with a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) must have at least eight subjects of study in a curriculum area (equivalent of one year of study) in their undergraduate degree in order to meet the curriculum requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Applicants must meet the Mathematics requirements for a Primary teaching:
- Band 4 or equivalent in an HSC Mathematics course Or
- completion of a mathematics discipline content subject in undergraduate degree Or
- satisfactory completion of WSU Mathematics Bridging Course for Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) programs.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4 in undergraduate study. Current students transitioning from approved Western Sydney Pathway to teaching programs are not included in the GPA requirement.
Additional Information for Applicants:
Current WSU students in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth – 5 / Birth – 12) and Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) can apply via the WSU Transition to Teaching. All other local applicants must apply via the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), see http://www.uac.edu.au
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
International students who did not complete their undergraduate degree in Australia must also meet English Language proficiency requirements and must provide evidence to satisfy the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as in the following
1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:
- an overall score of 7.5 with:
- a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
- score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.
Or
2. An applicant has completed study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) study, that results in a qualification/s comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher (must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification) undertaken in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States. Details of acceptable proof are available in the WSU International website
International - Entry requirements
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Prior to enrolling, students in subjects TEAC 7037 Early Learning Environments, TEAC 7104 Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years, TEAC 7103 Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years, TEAC 7106 Professional Experience K - 6 must
- Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
Link to Child Protection Awareness Training - Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
Link to Working with Children Check - Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Link to Anaphylaxis training
QuEST - Non-Academic Capabilities Selection
Students with an offer to enrol in an accredited initial teacher education program are required to complete an online interview to assess your capabilities, in other words, your talents and personal attributes that are relevant to the teaching profession. Western Sydney University refer to this compulsory assessment as QuEST about which you will receive an email prior to the start of the teaching session.
Refer to the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) website for more information and the Selection Guidelines: Factsheet.
Program Completion Prerequisites
Prior to graduating and prior to enrolment in subject TEAC 7106 Professional Experience K - 6, students must
- Satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST.
Link to National Literacy and Numeracy TEST
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 200 credit points including the core subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 7022 | Creative Teaching and Learning | 10 |
| TEAC 7162 | Children’s Learning and Development | 10 |
| TEAC 7030 | Diverse Literacies | 10 |
| TEAC 7015 | Children, Families, Communities | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7057 | Becoming an Exemplary Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 7147 | Play, Health and Wellbeing | 10 |
| TEAC 7037 | Early Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7112 | Prosocial Learning Environments | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7156 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future | 10 |
| TEAC 7038 | Working Mathematically 1: Exploring Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7071 | Literacy Connections 1: Understanding and Creating | 10 |
| TEAC 7104 | Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7061 | Leadership and Management | 10 |
| TEAC 7166 | Inclusive Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 7087 | Pedagogical Leadership: Critically Reflective Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7103 | Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years | 10 |
| Students may apply to graduate at this point with 1774 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7163 | Investigations: Sustainability, Science and Technology | 10 |
| TEAC 7164 | Literacy Connections 2: Communicating, Reading and Writing | 10 |
| TEAC 7165 | Working Mathematically 2: Strengthening Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7106 | Professional Experience K - 6 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 200 | |
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 7037 | Early Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7156 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future | 10 |
| TEAC 7057 | Becoming an Exemplary Teacher | 10 |
| TEAC 7162 | Children’s Learning and Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7015 | Children, Families, Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 7030 | Diverse Literacies | 10 |
| TEAC 7147 | Play, Health and Wellbeing | 10 |
| TEAC 7022 | Creative Teaching and Learning | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7104 | Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years | 10 |
| TEAC 7061 | Leadership and Management | 10 |
| TEAC 7112 | Prosocial Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7166 | Inclusive Pedagogies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7071 | Literacy Connections 1: Understanding and Creating | 10 |
| TEAC 7038 | Working Mathematically 1: Exploring Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7087 | Pedagogical Leadership: Critically Reflective Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7103 | Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years | 10 |
| Students may apply to graduate at this point with 1774 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7163 | Investigations: Sustainability, Science and Technology | 10 |
| TEAC 7164 | Literacy Connections 2: Communicating, Reading and Writing | 10 |
| TEAC 7165 | Working Mathematically 2: Strengthening Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7106 | Professional Experience K - 6 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 200 | |
Graduates of Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching (Early Childhood/Primary)
will receive 40 credit points advanced standing for: TEAC7156 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future, TEAC7015 Children, Families, Communities, TEAC7057 Becoming an Exemplary Teacher, TEAC7022 Creative Teaching and Learning.
Accelerated study paths are available and students wishing to accelerate their progression should seek program advice for an individualised study plan.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 7030 | Diverse Literacies | 10 |
| TEAC 7162 | Children’s Learning and Development | 10 |
| TEAC 7147 | Play, Health and Wellbeing | 10 |
| TEAC 7037 | Early Learning Environments | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7112 | Prosocial Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7061 | Leadership and Management | 10 |
| TEAC 7104 | Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years | 10 |
| TEAC 7166 | Inclusive Pedagogies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7038 | Working Mathematically 1: Exploring Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7071 | Literacy Connections 1: Understanding and Creating | 10 |
| TEAC 7087 | Pedagogical Leadership: Critically Reflective Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7103 | Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years | 10 |
| Students may apply to graduate at this point with 1774 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7163 | Investigations: Sustainability, Science and Technology | 10 |
| TEAC 7164 | Literacy Connections 2: Communicating, Reading and Writing | 10 |
| TEAC 7165 | Working Mathematically 2: Strengthening Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7106 | Professional Experience K - 6 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| TEAC 7162 | Children’s Learning and Development | 10 |
| TEAC 7147 | Play, Health and Wellbeing | 10 |
| TEAC 7037 | Early Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7112 | Prosocial Learning Environments | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7030 | Diverse Literacies | 10 |
| TEAC 7038 | Working Mathematically 1: Exploring Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7071 | Literacy Connections 1: Understanding and Creating | 10 |
| TEAC 7104 | Professional Experience Birth - 2 Years | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| TEAC 7061 | Leadership and Management | 10 |
| TEAC 7166 | Inclusive Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 7087 | Pedagogical Leadership: Critically Reflective Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7103 | Professional Experience 3 - 5 Years | 10 |
| Students may apply to graduate at this point with 1774 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 1 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| TEAC 7163 | Investigations: Sustainability, Science and Technology | 10 |
| TEAC 7164 | Literacy Connections 2: Communicating, Reading and Writing | 10 |
| TEAC 7165 | Working Mathematically 2: Strengthening Connections | 10 |
| TEAC 7106 | Professional Experience K - 6 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |