#20 in the world

Ranked 20th in the world for education by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.

Our research institutes

Study in acclaimed research institutes including the Australian Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Charles Perkins Centre.

This master's degree prepares you to teach all primary school subjects from kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6).

As well as learning about the policy frameworks that shape teaching in NSW, Australia and internationally, you'll attend lectures and complete assignments about issues in teaching, learning and curriculum in all school years from Kindergarten to the Higher School Certificate. Various electives are offered in addition to the compulsory coursework, which covers teaching in multilingual classrooms (TESOL) and the Primary School Key Learning Areas of:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science and technology
• Human society and its environment (HSIE)
• Creative and practical arts
• Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Sydney has an international reputation for excellence. Many of our Master of Teaching students are offered full-time employment before completing their degrees.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Teaching (MTeach) is a graduate-entry professional teaching qualification to become an accredited teacher in NSW and other Australian jurisdictions. It is open to students who already have an undergraduate degree. Under the Institute of Teachers Act 2004 all graduates (so-called 'new scheme teachers') will need to be accredited against the standards for Professional Competence following their employment in schools.