EDUCATION & TEACHING

Find Your Speciality

Whether you want to study primary, secondary or early childhood education –or outdoor and sustainability education – there’s an option for everyone.

With an estimated national teacher shortage of 4,000 Australian teachers by 20251 , there’s never been a better time to become a teacher.

DON’T KNOW WHAT KIND OF TEACHER YOU WANT TO BE?

We've enhanced our education courses to give you the choice, flexibility and support you need to shape the future of the next generation.

In our Bachelor of Education you'll explore all aspects of teaching in your first year. In your second year, you'll get to choose to major in primary, secondary or early childhood and primary teaching.

Enhanced Learning Experience

With La Trobe’s School of Education Quality Learning Model, you can learn through a mix of face-to-face and online classes. You’ll learn the theory online and then practice in the classroom. Build relationships with your peers, our academic staff and industry professionals, as well as your community. Our approach is all about putting students at the centre of the learning experience.

The Science Of Learning

Become an expert in the many ways humans learn. The latest science is embedded in our curriculum and student experience.

You’ll have access to expert knowledge and applied theory, evidence and data interpretation. You’ll understand why and how people learn, so you’ll be prepared for any teaching challenge.

Take Your Qualification Further

Do you already have an undergraduate degree and want to become the best teacher you can be? Our Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) can help you take your career to the next step.

Build Experience While You Study

Through our network of diverse school placements, you’ll gain real-world experience in a variety of educational settings and learn how to create safe and inclusive learning spaces for students. Our commitment to preparing students for the world of work has earned us a spot in the top 20 worldwide for our share of students taking work placements, our employment practices, and our research on economic growth and employment. 2

OUR EDUCATION SUBJECTS ARE RANKED IN THE TOP 250 WORLDWIDE 3

TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE FOR OUR WORK TO ADVANCE THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 4

I CHOSE EDUCATION AT LA TROBE BECAUSE OF MY PASSION FOR BEING AROUND YOUNG, BRIGHT INDIVIDUALS, AND FOR TEACHING THEM TO BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.

WITH THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROM OUR TEACHING STAFF AND THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE, I TRULY BELIEVE WE’LL ALL HAVE GREAT TEACHING CAREERS.

WE’RE IN THE TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION5