Get work-ready
Undertake one of our highly-regarded specialist teaching qualifications and watch your career soar. With the advanced knowledge and classroom skills you'll develop through industry-led curriculum and professional experience placements, you'll be ready to teach today and into the future.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Career opportunities
As a graduate you’ll be eligible for employment as a secondary school teacher in Australia and overseas, qualified to teach from junior secondary to senior secondary level. You’ll also be able to gain employment with:
- community and youth performance companies
- community arts offices
- government departments
- private academies and agencies
- private industries and services
- TAFE and adult education institutions.
Discover the education and teaching course for you
Our education and teaching course finder tool makes it easy for you to find the right course. By answering just a few questions, the tool will provide you with the best options to match your career goals and interests.
VCAL Teachers Scholarship Program
If you're a current or aspiring VCAL teacher based in a Government school, this new scholarship program gives 100 applicants the opportunity to undertake Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching. Our one-year, fully online program allows students to explore a variety of teaching styles and strategies, and develop valuable networks with like-minded teachers from across Victoria.
Hands-on teaching experience
Our professional experience program is a critical part of every initial teacher education course experience. Working with over 1400 schools across Australia, we’ll arrange at least 60 days of work experience for you in schools where you’ll learn from experienced teachers.
Excellent links with the education sector
Our courses are developed in consultation with principals, teachers and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), ensuring they address the needs of industry. Our teaching staff are passionate about applied learning and teaching, and have many years of experience in the sector.
A world-class education
Deakin's education discipline is ranked 31st in the world by the prestigious QS World University Rankings*, so you can be assured that what you learn is relevant to the sector and your career.
I chose to do the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching because of its contemporary social justice approach to inclusive education for young people and adults.
Zoe De Jong
Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) graduate
Research with us
If you’ve got a big idea to bring to secondary school teaching or practice, do a higher degree by research with us. We’ve got just the right partnerships to bring your paper to life.
Education research in action
Re-engaging 'at-risk' youth in secondary education – Michael Robin Mautner examines, through psychosocial study, how 'at-risk' youth may re-engage in secondary education.
Secondary teaching at Deakin
Hear from graduates Tim and Tristan as they discuss their study experience at Deakin.
Postgraduate teaching at Deakin
Learn how Deakin empowers you to make a difference in the lives of young people throughout your studies.
Footnotes
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
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