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The Master of Teaching (Primary) at UNSW stands unique in Australia as an advanced postgraduate course offering an accelerated pathway to becoming a primary school educator. This intensive two-year equivalent qualification can be finished in just 1.3 years through full-time study across four terms. Created in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education and regional primary school communities, and officially recognized by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), this program prepares graduates to teach from kindergarten through year six in various educational settings, including public and private schools across Australia and internationally. You'll gain essential knowledge and competencies to fulfill the Australian graduate teacher standards. Expert academics and practicing primary educators jointly deliver foundational education courses alongside specialized curriculum and teaching methodology studies covering the six core primary school subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, History and Geography, Creative Arts, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.