Why study Education and Teaching at UNE?
As our population grows, so does demand for teachers in our schools, from early childhood, through primary and secondary school, and even into vocational and tertiary institutions. With a degree in education, you will be in a unique and privileged position to make a worthwhile contribution to society. Become a role model for others while building leadership skills that will help you advance your career in education or heighten your employability in other fields.
UNE provides a range of quality programs in Early Childhood, Primary Teaching, Secondary Teaching, Special and Inclusive Education and Training and Development and all are available for study online, meaning you can be preparing for your new career, while still participating in your current one. Our Teaching Solution Finder can help you find the best pathway to becoming a teacher — just answer a few quick questions to find your pathway.
The Australian Government (Labour Market Insights) predicts growth in the primary and secondary school sectors over the coming years, with strong growth in early childhood education, and average weekly salaries ranging from $1,801 up to almost $2,000.
Take advantage of the vast opportunities in education by choosing to study with a university rated five stars for Teaching Quality and Overall Experience in Education and training (Good Universities Guide).
Explore our Education and Teaching disciplines and courses now.
Courses by study level
- Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus)
- 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 Education and Care)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Bachelor of Educational 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
- Diploma in Professional Communication
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development
- Graduate Certificate in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- 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
- Master of Business Administration (Data and Cyber Management)
- Master of Business Administration (International)
- Master of Education
- Master of Neuroscience and Business
- Master of Neuroscience and Education
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
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.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024What 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.
2024 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.