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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Minimum 4 years, up to a maximum of 9 years
Launceston, Cradle Coast, Online
Minimum 4 years
Launceston*
CRICOS 070689D
Teach anywhere in Australia
Our education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories.
Develop practical skills in a supportive environment
With opportunities to engage in professional experience placements that prepares you for roles in Primary teaching, from Prep through to Grade 6.
Available fully online across Australia
Study when and where it suits you with our dedicated and flexible online learning platform available 24/7.
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
Combined study options
This double degree program will accelerate your education career and allow you to graduate with two qualifications in just 4-years. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education prepares graduates for recruitment in local, interstate, and international educational systems. You’ll also develop the required skills to work in early childhood education and care settings.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Education with Honours
For Postgraduate course information, please visit Education
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
Minimum 4 years, up to a maximum of 9 years
Launceston
Minimum 4 years
Launceston*
CRICOS 081477C
Teach anywhere in Australia
Our education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories.
Develop practical skills in a supportive environment
With opportunities to engage in professional experience placements that prepares you to teach health and physical education from foundation through to year 12.
Mathematics Education
In response to feedback from industry and recent graduates, this course offers several maths-related units to help diversify your skill set and optimise your employment prospects.
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.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning)
Minimum 4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time
Online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Teach anywhere in Australia
Our education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories.
Develop practical skills in a supportive environment
With opportunities to engage in professional experience placements totalling 80 days, mainly in a school context.
Available fully online across Australia
Study when and where it suits you with our dedicated and flexible online learning platform available 24/7.
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.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Associate Degree in Education Support
Minimum 2 years full-time, up to 5 years part-time
Launceston, online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Education Support is critical to access and equity
Learn about the Australian curriculum, and the role of education support staff in enhancing student learning.
Develop practical skills in a supportive environment
By working with partners to provide work-integrated learning opportunities, we guide and mentor our students to embark on personally and professionally fulfilling learning pathways.
Available fully online across Australia
Study when and where it suits you with our dedicated and flexible online learning platform available 24/7.
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.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Master of Teaching
1.5 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Hobart, online
1.5 years full-time
Hobart, online*
CRICOS 070429B
Teach anywhere in Australia
Our education courses are accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and recognised in all states and territories.
Fast-track your studies
A Master of Teaching can be completed as an accredited program in 18 months.
Available fully online across Australia
Study when and where it suits you with our dedicated and flexible online learning platform available 24/7.
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.
Combined study options
Fast track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. The University of Tasmania is one of few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combing a Bachelor of Arts with a Master of Teaching. This program will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate with two degrees in just 4-years.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Career opportunities
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^. 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^.
15.5%
Secondary School
Teachers
Projected increase by 2024
8.5%
Primary School
Teachers
Projected increase by 2024
13.7%
School Principals
Projected increase by 2024
^ ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.