Master's Degree Curriculum & Instruction Full Time

Master of Teaching

at Curtin University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

098318A

CRICOS provider code

00301J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$89,956 total

Per year

A$43,717/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Teaching at Curtin University in Perth is aimed at those looking to become classroom-ready educators in Australia. This two-year master's degree focuses on curriculum and instruction, blending advanced teaching theory with practical classroom skills. You'll study through structured semesters of core and specialist education units, earning credit points as you complete each unit of study.

Students engage deeply with learning design, assessment strategies, classroom management, and child or adolescent development—depending on whether they are preparing to teach in primary or secondary schools. Curtin’s strong links with Western Australian schools mean you undertake work-integrated learning through professional placements, which are supervised teaching experiences in real classrooms. These placements are a cornerstone of the course and required for teacher registration in Australia.

Assessment typically combines research tasks, lesson planning, and practice teaching. The course culminates in a capstone professional experience or research project, helping you build confidence, apply evidence-based teaching, and reflect on your teaching practice. This course suits graduates or career-changers with a bachelor degree looking to meet the qualifications for employment as a teacher in Australian schools. Entry requirements include a recognised undergraduate degree and meeting English language proficiency at a higher standard (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent) due to teacher registration requirements. Please confirm the latest details and admission requirements on Curtin University’s official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Primary school teacher (with the relevant specialisation)
Secondary school subject teacher
Curriculum developer
Education policy adviser
Education consultant
Graduates may work across public and private schools, education departments, and consulting roles throughout Australia

Teacher registration in Australia typically requires successful completion of an accredited teaching qualification and can support eligibility for work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), with permission to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Teaching at Curtin University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$89,956 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Primary school teacher (with the relevant specialisation)Secondary school subject teacherCurriculum developerEducation policy adviserEducation consultantGraduates may work across public and private schools, education departments, and consulting roles throughout AustraliaTeacher r...

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