If you want to be a registered teacher in in Australia, you are required to have a passed a teacher qualification course.
The Faculty of Education delivers a range of teacher qualification degrees for Australian and International students. To work out which course is best suited to you, browse the course summaries below.
If you are still unsure, please drop us an email or call +61 3 6324 3265.
Teach kids from birth to Year 3
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Available to Australian and International students
- Graduates qualified to teach children from birth to Year 3 in Tasmania and most Australian states and territories; the qualification is also highly valued by schools outside of Australia
- Course duration - 4 years full time, up to 9 years part time; starts in February and July
- Study on campus in Launceston or Burnie, or study fully online
- There are numerous course entry pathways, they include:
- A tertiary entrance rank of approximately 65 (ATAR)
- Bridging programs or Foundation Units
- Ariculation pathways, TAFE or AQF qualifications
- Diploma in University Studies or Associate Degree
- University Preparation Program
- Transfer from another university
- International students should check admission requirements with the UTAS International Student Office
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Teach kids from Prep to Year 7-8
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Available to Australian and International students
- Graduates are qualified to teach Prep to Year 7-8 in Tasmania and most Australian states and territories; the qualification is also highly valued by schools outside of Australia
- Course duration - 4 years full time, up to 9 years part time; starts in February and July
- Study on campus in Launceston or Burnie, or study fully online
- There are numerous course entry pathways, they include:
- A tertiary entrance rank of approximately 65 (ATAR)
- Bridging programs or Foundation units
- University Preparation Program
- Diploma in University Studies or Associate Degree
- Special consideration application category
- Articulation pathway: Polytechnic / Vocational education and training
- International students should check admission requirements with the UTAS International Student Office
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Teach Physical Education, Health Science, Outdoor Education...
Bachelor of Education (Specialisations)
- Available to Australian and International students
- Graduates qualified to teach in selected specialist areas in Tasmania and most Australian states and territories; the qualification is also highly valued by schools outside of Australia.
- Specialisations include:
- Health & Physical Education
- Health Science
- Outdoor Education
- Course duration: Minimum 4 years full time, up to 9 years part time; starts in February and July
- Study on campus, some units offered online
- There are numerous course entry pathways, they include:
- A tertiary entrance rank of approximately 65 (ATAR)
- Bridging programs or Foundation units
- University Preparation Program
- Diploma in University Studies or Associate Degree
- Special consideration application category
- Articulation pathway: Polytechnic / Vocational education and training
- International students should check admission requirements with the UTAS International Student Office
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Teaching in the VET sector
Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning)
- Currently only available to Australian students
- The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) is a contemporary, flexible and creative response to the demand for a more skilled teaching workforce in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Graduates of this course will be highly sought as teachers in TAFEs, Polytechnics, private RTOs, as trainers in the defence force, emergency and law enforcement agencies, nursing, hospitality colleges and more. They will also be qualified to teach in public and private sector schools.
- Course duration - Minimum 4 years full time, up to 9 years part time, starts in February and July
- Study fully online
- Admission to this course is available on the basis of a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, which can include:
- Vocational qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications
- Accreditation/licensing with industry bodies (sometimes integrated within vocational qualifications)
- Vocational/Discipline experience
- Industry currency
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Already got a degree? This ones's for you. Teach kids from Prep to Year 7-8
Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Available to Australian and International students
- Graduates are qualified to teach Prep to Year 7-8 in Tasmania and most Australian states and territories; the qualification is also highly valued by schools outside of Australia
- Course duration - Minimum 20 months full time, up to 5 years part time; starts in February and July
- Study on campus in Hobart or fully online
- Course entry requirements:
- Completion of a degree at an approved education institution
- International students should check admission requirements with the UTAS International Student Office
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Already got a degree? This one's for you. Teach in High School.
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Available to Australian and International students
- Graduates are qualified to teach in selected specialised subjects in secondary schools in Tasmania and most Australian states and territories; the qualification is also highly valued by schools outside of Australia
- Course duration - Minimum 20 months full time, up to 5 years part time; starts in February and July
- Course entry requirements:
- Completion of a degree at an approved education institution
- International students should check admission requirements with the UTAS International Student Office
- Study on campus in Hobart or fully online
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