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Education and teaching
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Learn with the best at the #3 university in Australia for education and educational research. Build real classroom confidence with guaranteed placements across our network of 1,400 schools and 500+ early childhood centres.
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for student support
Invest in your future with a globally recognised degree
Whether you want to start a career in teaching or advance your current role in education, we have a course for you. With strong job growth in teaching and education leadership worldwide, now is the right time to invest in your future. At Deakin, you’ll graduate ready to support every learner because we're the only university in Australia to embed trauma-informed practice across all initial teaching degrees. You could also have 20% of your initial teaching degree tuition fees paid through Deakin’s Global Education Scholarship.
Find an education and teaching course with great job prospects
Explore our education and teaching degrees for information about costs, course duration and career outcomes.
How to apply
Applying to Deakin is easy. If you need assistance, contact us or work with an authorised education agent in your country to guide you through the process.
Apart from the high-quality education, my degree also allowed me to build a teaching network. Deakin’s teaching placement office is well-equipped to help international students like me find placements.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Get ready for a rewarding career in education and teaching
Deakin’s courses give you both on-campus or online lectures and practical learning in the classroom. We partner with 1,400 schools and 500+ early childhood centres, so you gain real-world teaching and education leadership experience from our courses. Our graduates are now teachers, principals and education leaders worldwide.
Be in demand globally as an education expert
Victorian teacher credentials are recognised in many international schools. Teaching and education careers are predicted to be in high demand in the coming years. According to the World Economic Forum, teaching and education is among the top 15 growth industries worldwide.* Education is one of the top 10 employment growth sectors in Australia, with demand expected to grow by 12.4% (150,100 jobs) by 2034.^
Graduate career ready with professional recognition
All our education courses are developed with industry. Our teaching courses are accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and recognised by many international schools.
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Study at Deakin and be rewarded with new skills that will give you an edge in the job market.
Help with living costs and study resources
An international education and teaching degree is an investment that helps you develop valuable skills for the global job market. Deakin offers competitive course pricing, and our on-campus facilities and resources can assist in managing costs.
Free study resources
Deakin’s campus libraries provide free study skills workshops and access to essential books and articles.
Affordable accommodation
Living on campus is safe, affordable and convenient, offering you a great opportunity to build a network of other students
Financial support for your studies
Deakin is proud to support international students with a range of scholarship opportunities, based on academic history, nationality or area of study.
Why choose Deakin?
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for student support
#13 globally for education and educational research
If you are looking for a place where you can study and build your career, I recommend Deakin University.
Master of Education
Support to apply for a Deakin education and teaching degree
We make it simple for you to start your journey at Deakin and help you choose the right course for your career goals.
Multiple pathways
There are different ways to enter a Deakin course. We offer pathways based on your previous education, including recognition of prior learning, which can reduce the length of your course and help you save on costs.
Expert advice
Our international and Australian staff are here to give you detailed advice on which course suits your goals. You can also get help from authorised agents in your country who will guide you through the application process and assist with your student visa application.
Language support
The Deakin University English Language Institute offers a 5-week intensive English for Teaching course, designed to improve your language skills for teaching and education. The course focuses on communication and classroom language.
Understand your visa requirements
To study on campus at Deakin in Australia, you will probably need a student visa before starting your course. Apply for the appropriate visa type based on your course and study duration
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*The Future of Jobs Report 2025, World Economic Forum.
^Employment Projections - May 2024 to May 2034, Jobs and Skills Australia
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