Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Teaching (Primary)

Commencing in Semester 1 2026, the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Teaching (Primary) offers students the unique opportunity to gain a deep foundation in psychology to support a career in teaching.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) component of this vertical degree is comprised of a graduate entry, pre-service teacher education course for those who want to qualify as a primary school teacher. You will graduate with specialist knowledge and understanding of not only literacy and numeracy but of all learning areas within the primary school curriculum. This course will enable you to engage with the breadth of curriculum and pedagogical knowledge required by a primary classroom teacher.

While the Bachelor of Psychological Science offers a sequence in Psychology for students to develop a scientific understanding of human behaviour and psychological principles, exploring how the mind works and why people behave the way they do. You will graduate from the degree having completed a sequence in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a Level 1 Program. The degree also helps you prepare for optional further studies which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

This new course is pending accreditation with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

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