Education

Primary school teachers in Australia work with students from Prep to grade 6, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and essential skills during their formative years.

Pathways

• For recent grad 12 graduates or those without a degree
  If you're starting a teaching career after completing Year 12 or don’t yet have a university degree, enrol in a Bachelor of Education (Primary) to begin your journey.
• Already have a degree?
  The Master of Teaching (Primary Stream) offers a pathway to transition into teaching.

Secondary school teachers engage students from grades 7 to 12, specialising in subjects like English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, the Arts, and Languages. These educators inspire a love of learning and prepare students for life beyond school.

Pathways

• For recent grad 12 graduates
  If you’ve just finished grade 12 and want to become a teacher, enrol in one of our double degrees. A Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching, or Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education and Master of Teaching allows you to combine your subject specialisation with a teaching degree in a seamless pathway.
• For those starting a degree before teaching
  If you’ve been out of school for a few years or want to complete a bachelor’s degree before teacher training, you can study your chosen degree first, then follow it with a Master of Teaching (Secondary Stream). This pathway gives you flexibility if you’re not moving straight from Year 12 into a teaching degree.
• Already have a degree
  Already have a degree? The Master of Teaching (Secondary Stream) gives you a streamlined pathway to becoming a qualified teacher.

If you are passionate about promoting active and healthy lifestyles, Health and Physical Education teaching offers a versatile opportunity to engage with students in both primary and secondary settings.

Pathways

• For recent grad 12 graduates or those without a degree
  If you are starting a teaching career after completing grade 12 or don’t yet have a university degree, begin with a Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) for a direct pathway into teaching.
• Already have a degree?
  A Master of Teaching (Primary Stream) may be an option if you hold an undergraduate degree in a related field.

• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location:  Cradle Coast, Launceston, or online

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) course prepares you for primary teaching roles, from Prep to Grade 6. In Australia, primary school teachers often work with a whole class and teach in multiple curriculum areas.

Your studies will prepare you with broad knowledge of many learning areas. The first two years of your degree will focus on the foundations of teaching with the opportunity to explore key curriculum areas across English, numeracy, music and arts, health and physical education, and humanities and social sciences. You will then choose a teaching proficiency to develop your teaching capabilities in a particular learning area.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location: Launceston

This specialised degree sets you up to teach health and physical education at either primary or secondary schools. Learn to provide students with the skills and knowledge to sustain their health and wellbeing. We also offer proficiencies in the additional learning areas of maths, science, and humanities and social sciences.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location:  Hobart or online

In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.

This will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate in just 4-years. In the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll take on the world’s cultural, environmental and humanitarian challenges from multiple perspectives and gain the confidence to make a positive difference. Your studies will deepen your knowledge, which you will build on in your chosen teaching specialisation.

The Master of Teaching is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. You’ll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The specialisations you teach will depend on the Major you complete in the Bachelor of Arts.

How do I apply for this course?

In this double degree, you’ll complete both an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study - finishing in less time than if you studied them separately. You’ll fast-track your studies by taking master's units as part of your bachelor's degree, with these units counting towards both qualifications. This reduces your total coursework while still providing all the essential skills and knowledge.

Your studies will begin with the undergraduate component, building your knowledge and confidence before progressing to the postgraduate component, which typically starts in the third year and expands on your foundation.

If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Arts, and select the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching option.

Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:

Visit the Bachelor of Arts course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page.

• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location: Hobart

In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.

The Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education combined with the Master of Teaching accelerates your path to becoming a fully qualified teacher with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

While completing the Bachelor's degree, which focuses on hands-on skills and a profound understanding of natural environments through experiential learning and outdoor excursions, you'll transition into the Master's Degree.

The Master of Teaching is an accredited, pre-service teaching degree that gives you skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting.

How do I apply for this course?

In this double degree, you’ll complete both an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study - finishing in less time than if you studied them separately. You’ll fast-track your studies by taking master's units as part of your bachelor's degree, with these units counting towards both qualifications. This reduces your total coursework while still providing all the essential skills and knowledge.

Your studies will begin with the undergraduate component, building your knowledge and confidence before progressing to the postgraduate component, which typically starts in the third year and expands on your foundation.

If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education, and select the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education and Master of Teaching option.

Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:

Visit the Outdoor and Environmental Education course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page .

• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location: Hobart

The University of Tasmania is one of few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combing a Bachelor of Science with a Master of Teaching. In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.

This will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate with two professional qualifications in just 4-years. In the Bachelor of Science, you'll develop core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business, and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles.

The Master of Teaching is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. You’ll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The specialisations you teach will depend on the major you complete in the Bachelor of Science.

How do I apply for this course?

In this double degree, you’ll complete both an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study - finishing in less time than if you studied them separately. You’ll fast-track your studies by taking master's units as part of your bachelor's degree, with these units counting towards both qualifications. This reduces your total coursework while still providing all the essential skills and knowledge.

Your studies will begin with the undergraduate component, building your knowledge and confidence before progressing to the postgraduate component, which typically starts in the third year and expands on your foundation.

If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Science, and select the Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching option.

Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:

Visit the Bachelor of Science course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page.

In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.

It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.

For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.

The Master of Teaching is a pre-service teaching degree that gives you the skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting. The degree is designed to build upon existing tertiary qualifications and experience, enabling you to complete a teaching qualification.

Visit the Master of Teaching course page for more information.

You may also wish to explore further postgraduate course information in Education.

• Duration: Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years
• Location: Online

Are you a TAFE teacher, workplace trainer, or experienced professional looking to take your teaching skills to the next level? The Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning is designed for educators like you who are teaching in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, working with private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), or training academies. If you’re a professional from a specialised field like construction, fabrication, cooking, or hospitality and want to transition into teaching in VET, this course provides the perfect opportunity to develop your capabilities and advance your career.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.

• Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
• Location: Launceston, Cradle Coast or online

If you want the flexibility to teach children from birth to grade 6, this combined early education option allows you to qualify as both a primary and early childhood teacher. You’ll study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a specialisation in Literacy and Numeracy for children aged 5–8. By adding a Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education, you can extend your expertise to learners from birth to prep, completing both qualifications in less time than studying them separately.

How do I apply for this course?

In this double degree, you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and a Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education in a streamlined course of study in a shorter time than studying the courses individually and graduate with both qualifications.

The reduced timeframe is made possible because elective space in the bachelor's degree is used to study units from the graduate certificate degree. These units count towards both degrees, reducing the total number of units you need to complete, while still providing all the knowledge, skills, and experience required to graduate with two qualifications.

Your studies commence with the undergraduate component to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to progress, with the postgraduate component generally commencing in the third year and building on that foundation.

If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and select the Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education option.

Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:

Visit the Bachelor of Education (Primary) course page

Visit the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education course page

For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.

For postgraduate course information, please visit  Education.

• Duration:  6 months full-time, up to 2 years part-time
• Location: Online

The Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support provides a foundational understanding of educational practices. You'll develop problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills relevant to many education careers, especially in a classroom setting as Integration Aides, Teacher Aides, and School Support Officers. Graduates may also seek employment in the industry training sector and communication-based jobs in other sectors.

Once you have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support, if you wish to continue with further study, you can enter into the Associate Degree in Education Support with full credit from the units completed in your undergraduate certificate.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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• Duration: Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years
• Location:  Launceston or online

This two-year course provides an educational qualification for a range of education support roles including Teacher Assistants, Integration Aides, School Support Officers and home-schooling parents.

As a distinctive profession in its own right, Education Support is critical to the provision of educational access and equity, particularly for children and adults who may have distinct learning difficulties, lack confidence or motivation in learning, or who might otherwise be disengaged or marginalised from conventional educational systems or practices. This course values the critical role that Education Support workers play in enabling learners to overcome their barriers to learning success.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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If you’ve completed the Associate Degree in Education Support, you could be eligible for credit towards a Bachelor of Education. This means you can fast-track your studies and build on the skills and knowledge you already have. Visit the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) course pages for more information.