Why study Education and Teaching at UNE?
Teachers play a crucial role in the lives of students; helping them to become independent learners and critical thinkers, aiding in their socialisation and preparing them for successful lives in our rapidly changing world. Education professionals are in high demand at all levels, with an expected industry growth of 13.4% in the ten years to 2033 (Jobs and Skills Australia).
UNE's location in regional north east NSW means we have unique insight and passion for issues in rural and regional education, as well as research strengths in other areas such as English and literacy education, student diversity and disability studies, and improving schooling in developing countries. We also offer education in the Pacific region with a strong focus on Nauru and Tuvalu where we offer on pre and in-service education programs.
We have comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, including accredited Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualifications across Early Childhood, Primary School, Secondary School, K-12, and Special and Inclusive Education. We also offer Graduate Certificates and Masters programs to further your expertise as an experienced teacher.
By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore our Education and Teaching disciplines and courses now.
Courses by study level
- Advanced Diploma in Business
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Animal Science
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)
- Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Language Studies
- Bachelor of Languages
- Bachelor of Media and Communications
- Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Organisational Leadership
- Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)
- Diploma in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
- Graduate Certificate in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- Graduate Certificate in School Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in School Wellbeing Support
- Graduate Diploma in Business
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education
- Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
- Master of Applied Linguistics
- Master of Business Administration (International)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Neuroscience and Business
- Master of Neuroscience and Education
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Why study with us?
Tessa Gutierrez, Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching graduate
Tessa Gutierrez has taught percussion for many years. When her life dramatically changed, she took up studying a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching online with UNE and hasn't looked back.
Education and Teaching careers
Qualified teachers are increasingly in-demand. An education qualification can help you to future fit your career as an:
- early childhood teacher
- primary school teacher
- high school teacher
- TAFE teacher
- professional development educator
- education consultant
- VET sector teacher.
Excellence in experience, equity and employability
Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.
Good Universities Guide 2007-2026Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.
Good Universities Guide 2026Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.
Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)Diamond-Rated Digital Learning
UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.
ASCILITE TELAS 2025What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2026 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.