If you have any questions about education and teaching courses, please email the School of Education.
Professional learning
Take your career to the next level with Deakin's professional learning programs in education and teaching. Our programs are informed by research and designed to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in today's workplace.
Early childhood employment-based pathway program
The Victorian Government Early Childhood Tertiary Partnership courses offer employment-based options for students to complete study online, while working in the sector. Visit Deakin’s Early childhood teaching employment-based pathway for details about the program including scholarships, mentoring, and other financial incentives. There are a limited number of places for the early childhood education pathways.
Secondary teaching employment-based pathway program
Deakin’s Regional and Inclusive Secondary Education (RISE) program, funded by the Victorian Government Department of Education’s Teach Today initiative, gives eligible Master of Teaching (Secondary) students the opportunity to gain para-professional teaching employment within a Victorian Government Secondary School while still studying. Visit Deakin's Teach Today employment-based pathway for details about the program’s benefits and eligibility.
Further study for educators
If you’re looking to advance your career with a postgraduate qualification in leadership and learning, inclusive education or research, explore postgraduate courses for educators. You'll graduate with an internationally-recognised qualification, a comprehensive knowledge of how to manage and address contemporary education issues, and confidence to inspire, educate and empower future generations.
Explore education and teaching courses
Gain the practical skills to shape young minds through early childhood, primary and secondary school education.
Professional learning education hub
The Professional Learning Education Hub offers unique professional learning opportunities for educators and teachers. Through online and face-to-face workshops, seminars, short courses and online communities, you'll gain access to Deakin’s teaching and learning experts, as well as internationally and nationally recognised education researchers.
Become an educational support officer
Make a positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities by working as an educational support officer (integration or teacher aide). Our Education Support Professional Certificate is designed for prospective or employed educational support officers, allied health and educational professionals, and parents or caregivers of children with disabilities.
At the end of this professional learning course, current Deakin University students who are undertaking an undergraduate teaching program can elect to do a formal assessment task to accrue one credit point towards an elective unit.
