Education

Study Education, to educate the young

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

A degree that teaches people important life skills

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.

Take your professional experience further

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.

Enhance peoples lives in education and 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.

Fast track your teaching career

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 tertiary qualifications and experience, enabling students to complete a teaching qualification in as little as 18 months with our new fast track options.

At the University of Tasmania, our Education and Teaching courses will give you core teaching skills in leadership, communication, and organisation. 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.

Practice your teaching skills in a safe and supportive environment with 60 days of professional experience placements in classrooms, graduating with the confidence to inspire the next generation.