Master of Learning and Teaching (MOLT)

Back to top Program aims The Master of Learning and Teaching aims to prepare beginning teachers for employment in primary and secondary school settings.

The program has been designed to conform to the requirements and expectations of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) accrediting bodies, to allow graduates to be eligible to apply for teacher registration in all Australian states and territories.

The aims of the program are captured in the vision that has guided much of the design of the program.

This vision can be summarised in this way:

It is envisioned that Master of Learning and Teaching graduates will be:

classroom ready, and possessing the knowledge, skills and understandings to move smoothly to the role of teacher following completion of the program focused on learners and learning as their priority, and displaying a passion for teaching and developing positive and supportive relationships with students capable of displaying leadership in their work environment, with a commitment to the continual improvement of the educational experience of all learners committed to the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour as defined in the Queensland College of Teachers ‘Code of Ethics'.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

Academic entry criteria

• Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree or equivalent (AQF Level 7), in a discipline other than education.
• Minimum of 4.0 out of 7.0 Grade Point Average.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 5. All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements

Non-academic entry criteria

Complete a questionnaire and provide written statements to address the key competencies of effective teachers as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. The criteria for selection include capabilities such as motivation to teach, suitability for the teaching profession, learning activities and leadership responsibilities. Refer to the selection guidelines for initial teacher education courses.Information regarding the admission requirement, is available at Ask USQ and via the QTAC website.For information regarding the selection guidelines visit the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

Applicants are also advised to note the following:

• The Master of Learning and Teaching has two distinct pathways for either the Primary specialisation or the Secondary specialisation within the overarching Master of Learning and Teaching program. To more accurately reflect the pathway that is required for teachers in Primary Schools and for teachers in Secondary Schools, the Master of Learning and Teaching program will be split in 2021. The Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary specialisation) will change to become Master of Learning and Teaching Primary (MPLT). The Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary specialisation) will change to become Master of Learning and Teaching Secondary (MSLT).
• Primary specialisation applicants: must demonstrate adequate coverage of discipline studies related to the Australian Curriculum.
• Secondary specialisation applicants: must demonstrate knowledge in two defined Teaching Areas in their first degree or other studies. For assistance refer to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
• Secondary specialisation applicants must demonstrate through their undergraduate degree or other equivalent studies, knowledge of two defined secondary school subject areas.
• All applicants must show how their prior studies meet the specialisation requirements by submitting a copy of their academic transcript and qualifications with their application.

Applicants whose undergraduate studies do not meet the requirements of the Primary or Secondary specialisations may be required to complete additional studies before acceptance into the Master of Learning and Teaching.Domestic and international students seeking teacher registration in Queensland may be required to demonstrate English proficiency through the requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

Program objectives

The program objectives align with the seven Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level). On successful completion of the Master of Learning and Teaching, graduates will be able to, in respect of Primary or Secondary school education, demonstrate that they:

• know students and how they learn
• know the content and how to teach it
• can plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
• can create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
• can assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
• can engage in professional learning
• can engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.