Why Study Teaching and Education at ACU?

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is the largest provider of education graduates in Australia.* The University was founded from Catholic tertiary institutions that have been training teachers since the mid-19th century.

ACU students leave well equipped with industry knowledge and practical experience at a national level. ACU graduates teach in Catholic and other faith-based schools, as well as government and independent schools.

ACU’s strong links with education partners around Australia provide opportunities for practical placements, community engagement projects, and future employment.

About the Master of Teaching Primary

Australian Catholic University’s Master of Teaching (Primary) is for graduates who want to become primary school teachers and have an appropriate undergraduate degree.

The degree is a pre-service teacher education program that applies advanced knowledge and research findings to the problems, issues and challenges facing education professionals.

Graduates will be eligible for employment in Catholic and other faith-based schools, and government and non-government schools.

This Masters degree prepares primary school teachers who are reflective, independent and flexible thinkers who can apply their skills to improve curriculum offerings and advance their community’s education.

It gives students valuable professional experience through a range of school- and community-based placements during the course.

Entry Requirements for the Master of Teaching Primary

Bachelor degree or equivalent that includes at least one year of equivalent full time study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum; with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of around 70%.

Professional Recognition in Canada

Australian Catholic University’s Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, the NSW Institute of Teachers and the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Accreditation is also recognized by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute. Graduates of this course may seek employment in a primary school setting.

Graduates of ACU’s Master of Teaching Primary are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted. KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the teaching profession in Canada. Contact KOM for more information

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

Australian Catholic University latest news

ACU Student Ratings

ACU students have expressed higher overall satisfaction with teaching, learning and skills development than students at other Australian universities, according to a national survey.

The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching’s (QILT’s) 2015 Student Experience Survey (SES), published on Tuesday 10 May, demonstrates that ACU students scored the University more highly than the sector average in all key areas surveyed.

ACU student satisfaction improved in 2015 for four of five focus areas. …

ACU Celebrates After Strong Performance in Research for Australia (ERA) Assessment

ERA is a comprehensive quality evaluation of all research produced in Australian universities against national and international benchmarks. The ratings are determined and moderated by committees of distinguished researchers, drawn from Australia and overseas.

ERA is based on expert review informed by a range of indicators. The indicators used in ERA include a range of metrics such as citation profiles which are common to disciplines in the natural sciences, …

Melbourne ranked best city in Australia for international students

The ratings measure cities on their quality of universities, affordability, lifestyle, employment prospects and student community.

Additional factors such as pollution, safety, transparency and tolerance are also taken into consideration.

Seven Australian cities made it into the top 75 best student cities this year with Sydney coming fourth, Canberra (17), Brisbane (18), Adelaide (26), Perth (35) and Gold Coast (69). …

Scholarships at Australian Catholic University

Scholarships at

I feel like I am writing a lot of blogs about scholarships but that CANNOT be a bad thing, right?!! It’s always one of the questions I am asked when I chat with students looking to study abroad, because, let’s face it, it’s expensive. So it’s great to know that University’s recognise this and want to help you out. I am happy to announce that are offering scholarships to International students!!!

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (ISS) 

Applications for the ISS (Semester 2) are open from the 1st to the 31th of March. …

KOM on YouTube

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …