Education
Our range of specialised Education and Education Support courses provide you with classroom fundamentals, the adaptability and agility to innovate and utilise new technologies and teaching techniques, and school-based classroom and educational work-place experiences.
The content of our courses is informed by internationally renowned research in English literacy, inclusive education, arts and creativity, regional and rural education, and other areas inspired by the unique challenges and opportunities of education in Tasmania.
Whichever course you choose, you will develop education theory and practical skills and practice them in a safe and supportive environment. With opportunities to engage in either professional experience placements and/or work integrated learning opportunities, you will develop the confidence to inspire the next generation.
Our initial teacher education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories. You can also graduate with confidence knowing that more University of Tasmania education graduates finding full-time employment than the national average*.
* 85.9% of recent University of Tasmania graduates finding full-time employment compared to a national average of 81.9%, Graduate outcomes survey 2018-2019.
Learn about university terminology and definitions in our glossary
Course Options
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online CRICOS 070689D
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
Launceston CRICOS 081477C
Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning)
Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
Online
Associate Degree in Education Support
Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years
Launceston, Online
Master of Teaching
Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years
Hobart, Online CRICOS 070429B
Looking for a qualification that allows you to teach or support learners anywhere in Australia? Our Education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories.
Develop educational theory and practical skills and practice them in a safe and supportive environment. With opportunities to engage in either professional experience placements and/or work integrated learning opportunities, you will develop the confidence to inspire the next generation.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning), Associate Degree in Education Support and Master of Teaching are available fully online across Australia. Study when and where it suits you with our dedicated and flexible online learning platform available 24/7.
Pathways
At the University of Tasmania, we’ll help you get the skills you need to pursue a degree. We offer a wide range of preparatory and pathway programs, as well as short foundation programs, to assist in the transition to university.
Study options
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Equip children with life skills and learning for the future. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a pre-service teaching degree that prepares you for roles in Primary teaching, from Prep through to Grade 6. Investigate childhood development and behaviour alongside the various subjects you will be teaching. Focus on literacy learning, while exploring Maths, Science, Art and Music, and Health and Physical Education.
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
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 through physical, mental, social, environmental, and spiritual development. In response to feedback from industry and recent graduates, the course offers several maths-related units to help diversify your skill set.
Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning)
Gain educational knowledge and skill development to teach within the Technology areas of private or public Secondary schools, or with vocational training organisations including TAFEs, polytechnics, and registered training organisations (RTOs). If you are already an experienced professional in construction, fabrication, cooking, hospitality or another specialised area, this course enables you to become a Technology teacher upon successful completion. If you are currently in high school and interested in becoming a teacher in this area, you can undertake a certificate in areas such as hospitality, technology or a trade, at the same time you’re studying the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning).
Master of Teaching
If you are interested in becoming a Secondary teacher in English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, the Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Media), or Languages, you will need to successfully complete a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area and then apply for the Master of Teaching. Like the Bachelor of Education courses, the Master of Teaching is an accredited Initial Teacher Education program which can be completed in two-years.
Associate Degree in Education Support
Education Support workers play a pivotal role in enabling learners to overcome their barriers to learning success. Education Support is critical to educational access and equity, particularly for children and adults who may have distinct learning difficulties, lack confidence or motivation, or who might otherwise be marginalised from conventional educational systems. The University of Tasmania offers a two-year Associate Degree in Education Support.
We also offer an Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support intended to provide a base level of understanding of educational practices for Teacher Aides/School Support Officers/Home Schooling parents.
Early Childhood Education Options
For those who wish to teach from prep to Grade 6 we offer the Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a specialisation in Literacy and Numeracy for 5-8 year olds.
To qualify you to teach in the before-school years, birth to kindergarten, you augment the Bachelor degree with the Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) as a separate qualification upon graduation.
We also offer the Associate Degree in Education Support for students wanting to graduate as an Education Support worker in schools or community settings
Course breakdown
Our range of Bachelor level Education courses are all four years in duration if studied full-time. If you are interested in studying the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) and hold a relevant Certificate III or IV in a relevant area, you will be eligible for 100 or 150 credit points of advanced standing, respectively.
1
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
400 credit points
Year 1
Education Units
8 x 12.5 credit point units
Year 2
Education units
8 x 12.5 credit point units
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 3
Education units
7x 12.5 credit point units
1x 12.5 credit point Teaching Proficiency unit
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 4
Education units
5x 12.5 credit point units
2x 12.5 credit points Teaching Proficiency units
1x 12.5 credit point elective
Students will undertake Professional Experience
2
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
400 credit points
Year 1
Education Units
8 x 12.5 credit point units
Year 2
Education units
8 x 12.5 credit point units
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 3
Education units
7x 12.5 credit point units
1x 12.5 credit point Teaching Proficiency unit
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 4
Education units
6x 12.5 credit point units
2x 12.5 credit points Teaching Proficiency units
Professional Experience
3
Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning)
400 credit points
Year 1
Professional Knowledge and Skills units
2 x 50 credit point units
Year 2
Education units
8 x 12.5 credit point units
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 3
Education units
8x 12.5 credit point units
Students will undertake Professional Experience
Year 4
Education units
4x 12.5 credit point units
1x 50 credit point unit awarded on completion of Cert IV
Career outcomes
From cabinet maker to teacher
"We all remember that good teacher we had in Primary school. I want to be that teacher".
Teaching careers across Australia are growing fast, with employment in the Education and Training industry is projected to increase by 12.2 per cent over the next five years.2 This growth is supported by increases in our school-aged population, continued strength in education internationally, and growing demand for adult and community education.
These are some of the top careers projected to grow^ in the next five years.
^ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.
Primary School Teachers
projected job growth to 2024
Secondary School Teachers
projected job growth to 2024
School Principals
projected job growth to 2024
Study Experiences
Choosing education to change lives
“With teaching you are able to empower students. There’s those moments where they give you a certain look. You can see they finally get it, and they say ‘oh wow’!”
Professional Experience Placements
An integral part of your Education learning journey are the Professional Experience and Work Integrated Learning placements. These enable you to put into active practice the theory and knowledge you study throughout your degree. You will participate in a minimum of 80 days (16 weeks) of Professional Experience placements, which are usually scheduled as blocks of time ranging from 20 to 30 days and occur mainly in a school setting.
Professional Experience and/or Work Integrated Learning placements are designed to enable you to become familiar with a variety of learners and learning environments and involve active observation, participation and engagement in teaching and learning activities. If you are studying one of our Education courses online, you will undertake placements in your own state or territory.
Entry information
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary across courses. You'll find the requirements on our individual course pages. These can be accessed from Course Options, which is located at the top of this page.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Credit for prior learning
The University of Tasmania aims to provide you with credit for approved prior study or equivalent professional experience which exceeds standard entrance requirements for courses. For more information please visit Recognition of Prior Learning.
English language requirements
For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is not the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. For more information, please visit International Future Students.
