Learn to be a leader in the classroom, using the latest educational technologies to support your teaching practice.

In the Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience to provide the most positive impact on the lives of primary school children.

Career Outcomes

Teaching is a globally recognised skill that’s always in demand.

As a graduate of this masters degree, you’ll be qualified as a primary teacher, and equipped to teach in primary settings and alternative educational settings across Australia and the world (subject to local registration requirements).

The knowledge and skills you will gain can also be applied in policy and consultative work in private industry, the public sector and community service organisations.

Popular career options:

• primary teacher
• educational officer
• trainer
• educational policy officer

RMIT’s expert teachers, passionate researchers, connections to industry and strong practical focus position postgraduates among the most employable in Australia. Graduates have found many career pathways beyond the classroom.

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) is subject to accreditation by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for registration purposes. It is well recognised throughout Australia, but if you wish to teach beyond Victoria you may need to meet further requirements with registration authorities in other states and territories.

For information on registration requirements, please contact the Victorian Institute of Teaching or Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.

Through reciprocal arrangements with registration authorities, RMIT graduates can practise as teachers nationally and overseas.