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Teachers Assistant, Educational Support, and Home-schooling
- 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 aspire to become. 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. 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
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
This will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate in just 4-years. In the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll take on the world’s cultural, environmental and humanitarian challenges from multiple perspectives and gain the confidence to make a positive difference. Your studies will deepen your knowledge, which you will build on in your chosen teaching specialisation.
The Master of Teaching is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. You’ll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The specialisations you teach will depend on the Major you complete in the Bachelor of Arts.
How do I apply for this course?
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
The reduced timeframe is made possible because elective space in the bachelor's degree is used to study units from the master's degree. These units count towards both degrees, reducing the total number of units you need to complete, while still providing all the knowledge, skills, and experience required to graduate with two qualifications.
Your studies commence with the undergraduate component to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to progress, with the postgraduate component generally commencing in the third year and building on that foundation.
If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Arts, and select the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching option.
Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:
Visit the Bachelor of Arts course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page.
- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Hobart
The University of Tasmania is one of few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combing a Bachelor of Science with a Master of Teaching. In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
This will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate with two professional qualifications in just 4-years. In the Bachelor of Science, you'll develop core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business, and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles.
The Master of Teaching is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. You’ll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The specialisations you teach will depend on the major you complete in the Bachelor of Science.
How do I apply for this course?
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
The reduced timeframe is made possible because elective space in the bachelor's degree is used to study units from the master's degree. These units count towards both degrees, reducing the total number of units you need to complete, while still providing all the knowledge, skills, and experience required to graduate with two qualifications.
Your studies commence with the undergraduate component to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to progress, with the postgraduate component generally commencing in the third year and building on that foundation.
If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Science, and select the Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching option.
Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:
Visit the Bachelor of Science course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page.
- Duration: Minimum 4 Years, up to a maximum of 9 Years
- Location: Hobart
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications..
The Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education combined with the Master of Teaching accelerates your path to becoming a fully qualified teacher with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
While completing the Bachelor's degree, which focuses on hands-on skills and a profound understanding of natural environments through experiential learning and outdoor excursions, you'll transition into the Master's Degree.
The Master of Teaching is an accredited, pre-service teaching degree that gives you skills and knowledge to teach in a primary or secondary school setting.
How do I apply for this course?
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
The reduced timeframe is made possible because elective space in the bachelor's degree is used to study units from the master's degree. These units count towards both degrees, reducing the total number of units you need to complete, while still providing all the knowledge, skills, and experience required to graduate with two qualifications.
Your studies commence with the undergraduate component to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to progress, with the postgraduate component generally commencing in the third year and building on that foundation.
If you wish to undertake the double degree, you need to apply for the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education, and select the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education and Master of Teaching option.
Find out more about what you'll study in each degree:
Visit the Outdoor and Environmental Education course page Visit the Master of Teaching course page.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
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 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years
- Location: Online
The Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning offers TAFE teachers, workplace trainers, and experienced professionals an opportunity to develop their teaching capabilities and advance their careers. The course is designed for those teaching in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, working with private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or training academies, and is particularly suitable for professionals from specialised fields like construction, fabrication, cooking, and hospitality who wish to become teachers in VET.
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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
Teachers make an enormous difference in the development of children. Not only are you providing an education, you are teaching them how to interact with others, adopt creativity, develop behavioural and social skills, and helping them to grow up. Teachers are role models for their students and in turn inspire the next generation to go into the teaching profession and serve as mentors.
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^.
21.6%
Early Childhood (pre-primary)
Teachers
Projected increase by 2026
5.1%
Primary School
Teachers
Projected increase by 2026
13.5%
Special Education Teachers
Projected increase by 2026
National Skills Commission five-year projections from November 2021 to November 2026.
