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Teachers Aid, Educational Support and Home-schooling
- Duration: Minimum 6-months, up to a maximum of 1 Year
- Location: Online
The Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support is a 6-month online course which 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 Assistants, and School Support Officers.
Graduates may also seek employment in the industry training sector and communication-based jobs in other sectors.
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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.
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Becoming a primary or secondary school teacher
Before your start studying to become a teacher, you need to decide what type of teacher you want to be. Primary school teachers in Australia teach grades prep to year six, and support learners aged five to twelve years. Secondary teachers are responsible for teaching students Year 7 through to Year 12.
If you're interested in becoming a secondary teacher in English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, the Arts or Languages, you'll need to complete a bachelor's degree with majors in the relevant areas and then apply for a Master of Teaching. You can choose to study the Master of Teaching an accredited fast-track program in 18 months, or by choosing one of the following double degrees when you begin your studies.
Undergraduate (First Degree)
- 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.
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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 through physical, mental and social development. We also offer proficiencies in the additional learning areas of maths, science, and humanities and social sciences.
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- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Hobart or online
Fast-track your studies and become a fully qualified teacher while studying for a Bachelor of Arts. After graduating, you'll qualify for two degrees through a carefully managed study plan. You’ll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The proficiency or specialisations you teach will depend on the major you complete in your bachelor’s degree.
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- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Hobart
A science degree will give you core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. Your fast-tracked studies in Education will deepen your knowledge in your chosen major, allowing you to graduate sooner with a teaching specialisation. You’ll be able to choose whether to study teaching at a primary or secondary school level.
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Postgraduate and further study
- Duration: Minimum 1 Year , up to a maximum of 3 Years
- Location: Online
For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.
- Duration: Minimum 1.5 Years , up to a maximum of 5 Years
- Location: Hobart or Online
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 fast track options. Your studies are 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.
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* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Early Childhood Education
Undergraduate (First Degree)
- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Launceston, Cradle Coast or online
For those who want the flexibility to teach children at any stage of early learning, grade 6 and under, our combined early education option is for you. We offer the Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a specialisation in Literacy and Numeracy for children 5–8 years of age. Plus, you can combine your Bachelor with a Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education to qualify as an early childhood teacher, ready to nurture learners from birth to prep. This means you can complete both courses in a shorter time than if each was undertaken separately.
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Postgraduate and further study
- Duration: Minimum 1 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Online
If you have completed an Initial Teacher’s Education (ITE) degree at Bachelor’s level or equivalent qualification such as a Master of Teaching, the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education can be studied as a stand alone qualification.
Your studies will prepare you to lead early learning experiences for children from birth to 8 years of age. This specialised early learning course covers state, national and Australian curricula and program implementation following the National Quality Frameworks and Standards. You'll learn to apply contemporary models that foster effective leadership, constructive management strategies and considered ways to promote advocacy in early childhood.
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- Duration: Minimum 1 Year , up to a maximum of 3 Years
- Location: Online
For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.
Vocational Education and Training Educator
- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Online
This course is an in-service and pre-service teaching degree that will develop your skills and knowledge for teaching in the Technologies areas of private or public schools, Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, or with private RTOs or training academies. The course is suitable for TAFE teachers seeking to further develop their capabilities and advance their career. It is also suitable for experienced professionals in specialised areas such as construction, fabrication, cooking and hospitality who are seeking to become Technology teachers in the school sector.
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* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Further study options
- Duration: Minimum 1 Year , up to a maximum of 3 Years
- Location: Online
For course information please visit the Bachelor of Education with Honours course page.
Professional Development for Teachers
Whether you are looking to move into a specialist area of education or to step into a leadership position, a postgraduate qualification is the most efficient degree to get you there. Our education courses are pathways for graduates with Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or educators without a teaching qualification but with experience in teaching or training. We offer degrees ranging from 6 months to 2 years, with flexible online study modes and options to also specialise in and across areas such as Applied Learning, Early Childhood, Inclusive Education, Leadership or TESOL.
Postgraduate (Further Study)
- Duration: Minimum 1.5 Years, up to a maximum of 4 Years
- Location: Online
The Master of Education is designed to meet the needs of experienced educators seeking professional development within a specialist area or across a range of specialisations. This degree will give you an advantage and increase your chances of securing a promotion or leadership position in education.
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- Duration: Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 Years
- Location: Online
The Graduate Diploma of Education is a step up from a Graduate Certificate. You’ll explore advanced theories and practices supported by the latest research in education. Through eight units of study, you’ll learn to critically reflect on and improve your current practice. You’ll also apply models for enquiry to your work context or specialised area of study.
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- Duration: Minimum 6 months, up to a maximum of 2 Years
- Location: Online
The Graduate Certificate in Education is ideal for professional development. This four-unit course will introduce you to principles of active learning. You can choose a specialisation pathway if you want to focus on a single area of study, or you can choose units to build a degree that suits your needs.
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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.