Monash University Teacher Education placements

Professional placements are an essential part of the Monash University Faculty of Education’s suite of teaching degrees, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Monash gives students the chance to gain practical experience during their course by completing professional experience in Australia and overseas.

Teaching placements are available in a range of metropolitan, regional, remote and overseas locations including the Cook Islands, Malaysia and South Africa. In January 2014, a group of 12 teacher education students completed professional experience in Prato, Italy.
The Faculty of Education has a dedicated professional placements office that liaises with a range of preschools, kindergartens and schools and organize all professional placements for students. The number of placement days varies depending on the program and year level. Master of Teaching students will complete a minimum of 60 days of professional placements throughout their course.

About Monash University Teachers College

Monash has been ranked the sixth best university in the world at which to study teacher education in the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This ranking is based on academic peer reviews, employer reviews and citations per research paper from academic staff. Students in the Faculty of Education learn from leading academics and researchers and have access to the latest teaching and learning technology and student support services.
The Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) prepares graduates from a range of disciplines for a career as a school teacher. If you want to take on one of society’s most important, rewarding and challenging roles, Monash University‘s master’s program in primary teaching is ideal for you.
Program: Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary)
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Semester intake: March 2015
Duration: 2 years
Application deadline: Although there is no strict application deadline for either of these programs, it is recommended that students apply at least three months prior to the program start date. Doing so will provide students with a sufficient amount of time to complete the assessment and pre-departure process.

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Would you like more information about teacher education at Monash University Teachers College? Contact OzTREKK’s Australian Teachers Colleges Admissions Officer Rachel Brady at rachel@oztrekk.com, or phone Rachel toll free at 1 866-698-735. Find out more about Australian universities and about how you can study in Australia!