Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)–MTchLrn(Primary) 180 points Qualification regulations

1. Before enrolment, a candidate for the MTchLrn(Primary) degree shall have:

(a) completed a Bachelor’s degree at an academic level appropriate for postgraduate study, or an appropriate postgraduate qualification;

(b) a suitable academic foundation and intellectual ability for teaching all subjects in the curriculum for primary schools;

(c) demonstrated the qualities necessary for a satisfactory teacher; and

(d) been accepted by the Associate Dean (Teacher Education) as a candidate for this degree.

2. The course of study for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) shall comprise all the courses in the schedule.

3. A candidate shall normally be enrolled for one year and shall complete the requirements of the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) within two years of first enrolling for it. The associate dean may extend this maximum period in special circumstances. A candidate who wishes to take a leave of absence from the programme requires the approval of the associate dean.

4. The associate dean may cancel the enrolment of a candidate whose progress is unsatisfactory.

5. No aegrotat passes may be credited to this degree.

6. The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.