Your future in education and teaching
Deakin's education and teaching courses focus on leadership, communication and organisational skills, providing a solid foundation for your future career. Being taught by staff members with industry experience, undertaking extensive placements in schools and utilising specialised teaching spaces on campus means you'll be ready to step into the classroom after graduating. Or, if you're currently working as an education professional, you can expand your skills and experience to enrich and progress your career.
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Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Fast-track your studies and gain a postgraduate teaching qualification with Deakin's specialised arts teaching degree.
Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Fast-track your studies and gain a postgraduate teaching qualification with Deakin's specialised science teaching degree.
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Prepare for a career in secondary health and physical education and gain hands-on practical teaching experience. Explore applied sports science, biomechanics, exercise physiology and more.
Master of Education (Leadership and Learning)
Designed for professional educators ready to lead and inspire change through building the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for inspiring and innovative leaders in education.
Graduate Certificate of Education (International Baccalaureate PYP Early Years)
Develop the specialist skills and theoretical understanding to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) to children aged between 3–8 years.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Become qualified to teach English as an additional language and gain the skills needed to lead TESOL programs.
Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Develop specialised skills and knowledge for professional practice in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Master of Specialist Inclusive Education
Translate your understandings of personalised, inclusive educational programs into practice with a postgraduate degree in specialist inclusive education.
Graduate Certificate of Specialist Inclusive Education
This course is designed for individuals interested in a pathway for further learning and employment in the area of inclusive education.
Graduate Certificate of Adult, Vocational Education and Training
Gain advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in teaching in TAFE and the Vocational Education and Training system, including adult and community education providers.
Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Learning and Teaching)
Progress your career in tertiary education and enhance your understanding of teaching and learning.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Become qualified to teach English as an additional language and gain the skills needed to lead TESOL programs.
Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Develop specialised skills and knowledge for professional practice in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership
Study contemporary education issues while expanding your critical thinking skills through a Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership.
Master of Education (Leadership and Learning)
Designed for professional educators ready to lead and inspire change through building the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for inspiring and innovative leaders in education.
Graduate Certificate of Education Research
The Graduate Certificate of Education Research provides a grounding in education research theories, methodologies, design, ethics and conduct.
Master of Education (Leadership and Learning)
Designed for professional educators ready to lead and inspire change through building the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for inspiring and innovative leaders in education.
Graduate Certificate of Education Research
The Graduate Certificate of Education Research provides a grounding in education research theories, methodologies, design, ethics and conduct for those with an education-related qualification.
Master of Education (Leadership and Learning)
Designed for professional educators ready to lead and inspire change through building the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for inspiring and innovative leaders in education.
Graduate Certificate of Adult, Vocational Education and Training
Gain advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in teaching in TAFE, and the Vocational Education and Training system including adult and community education providers.
Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Learning and Teaching)
Progress your career in tertiary education and enhance your understanding of teaching and learning.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Explore early childhood education curriculum theories and pedagogies, child development, health and wellbeing, and professional studies as well as teaching and learning.
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
As a dual accredited degree, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education course provides flexible employment options in a variety of early year education settings.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Explore early childhood education curriculum theories and pedagogies, child development, health and wellbeing, and professional studies as well as teaching and learning.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education provides students with a pathway from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (previously Diploma of Children's Services offered through TAFE). Eligible students may receive up to 8 credit points of recognition for prior learning towards their degree.
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
As a dual accredited degree, the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education course provides flexible employment options in a variety of early year education settings.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education provides students with a pathway from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (previously Diploma of Children's Services offered through TAFE). Eligible students may receive up to 8 credit points of recognition for prior learning towards their degree.
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Spanning the early childhood and primary education sectors, this dual-accredited degree focuses on contemporary issues in children's learning and development, curriculum theories, and the changing work context within education.
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Study towards a creative, rewarding and challenging career. If you're unsure whether you meet the entry requirements for a bachelor degree, explore our guaranteed pathway option into the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
As a dual accredited degree, this course provides flexible employment options in a variety of early year education settings.
Deakin does not offer a bridging course for entry into primary education, however, we have a guaranteed pathway option into the Bachelor of Education (Primary). We aim to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning, which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations.
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Study towards a creative, rewarding and challenging career in primary education.
Deakin does not offer a bridging course for entry into primary education, however, we have a guaranteed pathway option into the Bachelor of Education (Primary). We aim to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning, which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations.
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Approved by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia, graduates are also eligible for registration as early childhood teachers with VIT.
Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
Extend your qualification and advance your career. This course requires one specialist teaching area (method).
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
If you're making a career change or coming from an education background, this course will equip you with the knowledge to work across diverse early childhood settings.
Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
Build a rewarding teaching career by undertaking the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary). This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
Extend your qualification and advance your career. This course requires one specialist teaching area (method).
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Learn core teaching subjects and be eligible to register with the VIT. This course requires one specialist teaching area (method).
Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Boost your career with an adaptable teaching qualification. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Boost your career with an adaptable teaching qualification. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Expand your opportunities in teaching and empower future generations. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
Build a rewarding teaching career. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
Build a rewarding teaching career. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Graduate Certificate of Adult, Vocational Education and Training
Gain advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in teaching in TAFE, and the Vocational Education and Training system including adult and community education providers.
Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Learning and Teaching)
Progress your career in tertiary education and enhance your understanding of teaching and learning.
Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)
Extend your qualification and advance your career. This course requires one specialist teaching area (method).
Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Boost your career with an adaptable teaching qualification. This course requires two specialist teaching areas (methods).
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
If you're making a career change or coming from an education background, this course will equip you with the knowledge to work across diverse early childhood settings.
Graduate Certificate of Education (International Baccalaureate PYP Early Years)
Enhance your teaching qualification with the specialist skills, knowledge and theoretical understanding of the IB PYP, with a focus on the early years.
Master of Education (Leadership and Learning)
Designed for professional educators ready to lead and inspire change through building the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for inspiring and innovative leaders in education.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Trauma-Responsive Education)
Develop the skills and understanding to create safe and trusting learning environments for all students, including those impacted by trauma.
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
If you're making a career change or coming from an education background, this course will equip you with the knowledge to work across diverse early childhood settings.
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Approved by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia, graduates are also eligible for registration as early childhood teachers with VIT.
Registered teacher information
If you are already registered in a state other than Victoria, please refer to the information about teacher registration in Victoria on the VIT website.
Let's chat about your options
The minimum requirement for postgraduate study in education is typically a bachelor degree. If you have significant work and life experience you may be able to apply. Call us on 1800 693 888 so we can advise you.
Let's chat about your options
Depending on the course you choose, Deakin's postgraduate teaching degrees require applicants to meet specific teaching method areas to be eligible for entry into specific courses. Call us on 1800 693 888 so we can advise the best course option for you.
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