Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Primary)

Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 5.0F/P
Campus: Melbourne (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

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Student life (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 37,480
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 72.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non
Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites. | Current Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Primary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Recent Year 12 graduates Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Primary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with Higher Education study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Primary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with VET study Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Primary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Applicants with work and life experience Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education All students completing an initial teacher education course are expected to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Teachers prior to completing their course. For further information, please visit the Department of Education's Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students webpage. Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free. Minimum selection and admission criteria
Master of Teaching (Primary) Applicants undertaking the Master of Teaching must hold a Bachelor degree or approved equivalent in a relevant discipline area/s for teaching as per the National Program Standards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please visit the VIT website for further information. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects : LST1LOJ
LAW AND (DIS)ORDER SOC1SAC
SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ARC1THJ
THE HUMAN JOURNEY POL1SNS
STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects : LST1LOJ
LAW AND (DIS)ORDER SOC1SAC
SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ARC1THJ
THE HUMAN JOURNEY POL1SNS
STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
Remoteness Area (ASGS
RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website

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Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 37,480; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 24%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 72%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.