About Master Of Teaching (stch01) in Charles Darwin University

The Master of Teaching complements your non-education bachelor degree, helping you move into the teaching field.

This course prepares you to work in a diverse range of services for the education and care of children from birth to year 7 (early childhood and primary); or for primary school teaching from transition to year 7 (primary); or for secondary school teaching from up to year 12 (secondary), depending on the stream selected.

This course prepares you for new and changing roles as an educator and it ensures:

You have continuing awareness of the environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning.

You understand the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners at a postgraduate level.

As a teacher, you will possess levels of personal literacy and numeracy broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the Australian population. This course provides for teacher registration in all states and territories in Australia.

Course Structure

This course comprises various core units and specialist elective units based upon different streams:

a) Early childhood and primary stream: 14 core units and 2 specialized electives,

b) Primary stream: 14 core units and 2 specialized electives, and

c) Secondary stream: 10 core units and 6 specialized electives.

Career Opportunities

Graduating from this course prepares you to teach in early childhood, primary or secondary school settings or work in associated educational areas such as:

Curriculum development

Educational planning

Educational research

Policy development

Early Childhood and Primary Teaching: Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor degree or equivalent in either early childhood, primary or an area relevant to early childhood/primary curriculum, such as art, music, technologies, English, health and physical education, mathematics, science or humanities and social sciences.

Primary Teaching: Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor degree or equivalent with at least one year equivalent full time in an area relevant to primary curriculum, such as art, music, technologies, English, health and physical education, mathematics, science or humanities and social sciences.

Secondary Teaching: Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor degree or equivalent comprising of a major sequence and minor a sequence in two of the following secondary teaching areas: English, legal studies, Indigenous studies, accounting, business studies, economics, geography, history, mathematics, languages other than English, music, technologies, visual arts, chemistry, biology/ecology, environmental science, physics and health education.

IELTS Academic Module - A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; Australian Technology and Management College (ATMC) - Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students will be required to sit an exit test on completion and achieve a score equivalent to IELTS overall 6.5; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - A minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 169; Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency - A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU; Navitas Academic English - A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay;

PTE Academic module - A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50;

TOEFL (iBT) - A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

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Charles Darwin University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fees and other expenses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) can vary depending on the program and level of study. Here are some general estimates of the average tuition fees and other expenses for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The annual tuition fees for international students can range from AUD 24,000 to AUD 39,000 depending on the program and level of study. Some programs, such as medicine, may have higher tuition fees.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC can range from AUD 500 to AUD 2,000 per year depending on the level of cover.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation can vary depending on the type and location of the accommodation. On-campus accommodation can range from AUD 230 to AUD 350 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD 150 to AUD 500 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Darwin can vary depending on the lifestyle and spending habits of the student. A rough estimate of living expenses, including food, transportation, and other expenses, is around AUD 18,000 to AUD 20,000 per year.

It is important to note that these are only estimates and the actual expenses may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the student. Make sure to check CDU's website for the specific tuition fees and other expenses for your chosen program.

For reference, the cost breakdown is shown below:

• For college students in Darwin and Sydney, the cost of living may be different. Below is an estimate for both places as a guide: